Lint

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Fine, soft fibres or loose threads that accumulate on fabric surfaces or collect in tumble-dryer filters.

“She remembered to clear the lint from the dryer filter before starting the next load.”

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Synonyms

fluff fuzz floss

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

L-I-N-T, four very common letters, an excellent early Wordle guess that tests frequently appearing letters

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Scrabble

Worth 4 points, hooks to LINTS and LINTY, reliable everyday word with common tiles

Words Related to Lint

Anagrams of Lint

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

intl

Words one letter different

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

aint dint hint lift line link list mint

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

altin clint flint glint inlet intel intil intnl latin linet lints linty nilot unlit until

Longer words starting with Lint

Words that begin with “lint”.

lints linty lintel

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