Lariat

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A long rope with a running noose at one end, used for catching horses and cattle.

“The cowboy swung his lariat overhead before casting it over the steer.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lar·i·at

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Synonyms

lasso riata reata

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Contains ARIA in positions two to five, a useful inner word that is a handy elimination pattern

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Three A tiles make this good for clearing a vowel-heavy rack with moderate scoring overall

Words Related to Lariat

Anagrams of Lariat

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

altair atrial latria

Words you can make from Lariat

Shorter words formed from the letters in “lariat”.

altar arati artal atria itala laria litra ratal riata talar tarai tiara trail trial aira airt alai alar alia alit aria aril atar atli

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “lariat”.

martial partial

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