Mallet
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A long-handled striking implement with a large head, used in sports such as polo and croquet to hit a ball.
“He swung the mallet with practised ease, sending the croquet ball across the lawn.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmælɪt/
Syllables
mal·let
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Wordle
Contains double L and ends in -LET, these repeated letters are a common pattern to consider
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Worth 9 points, double letters reduce rack flexibility but the word is reliable and common
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