Leaner

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

In the game of horseshoes, a throw in which the horseshoe leans against the stake without encircling it.

“His leaner was close enough to earn a point but was short of the winning ringer.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lean·er

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

EA vowel pair in the middle and ends in -ER, containing the familiar word LEAN

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Scrabble

All common tiles score modestly but the word is useful for tight board positions

Words Related to Leaner

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “leaner” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

leader

Words you can make from Leaner

Shorter words formed from the letters in “leaner”.

anele areel arnee earle elean learn neela neral ranee renal alee alen anre aren arle arne earl earn elan elne eral erne lane larn

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

cleaner enlarge eternal general learned renewal

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