Hover

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to remain floating in the air; to linger

“The hummingbird can hover in place while feeding.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɒ.və(r)/

Syllables

hov·er

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Synonyms

vibratevacillateoscillatelingerlevitatebroodloom

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Hover" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Hover" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Hover

Words one letter different

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cover dover haver hiver hoker holer homer honer hoper hovel hoven lover mover rover

Words you can make from Hover

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hover”.

hero hove over

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