Mantle
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A cloak or robe symbolising authority or responsibility, often used figuratively to describe an inherited role.
“She inherited the mantle of leadership from her predecessor with quiet determination.”
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man·tle
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Contains M, A, N, T, L, E, all very common letters, easily confused with mantel in Wordle
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Worth 9 points, versatile word that accepts -D or -S extensions on the board
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