Idyll

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

an extremely happy or peaceful period or scene

“The holiday was an idyll of warm days and starlit nights.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

id·yll

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Synonyms

pastoralepastoralidylecloguebucolic

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Idyll" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Idyll" is worth 9 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Idyll

Anagrams of Idyll

Words that use exactly the same letters as “idyll”.

dilly

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “idyll” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

idyls

Words you can make from Idyll

Shorter words formed from the letters in “idyll”.

dill idly idyl illy

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