Hole

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An opening or hollow space in something solid.

“There's a hole in my sock that needs mending.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/həʊl/

Related Words

Synonyms

openinggapcavity

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Common word with O-E vowel pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; good for connecting multiple words.

Words Related to Hole

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hole” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bole cole dole eole fole hale hele hile hohe hoke hola hold holi holk holl holm holp hols holt holw holy home hone hope hose hote hove howe hyle pole role sole

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “hole”.

chloe choel dhole eloah ghole helco helio hello heloe helot hemol holed holer holes holey hosel hotel hovel howel hoyle loche mohel ohelo sheol

Longer words starting with Hole

Words that begin with “hole”.

holed holer holes holey

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