Skip to content
Word ChallengeWord Challenge

Mantle

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated 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.

Pronunciation

Syllables

man·tle

Related Words

Synonyms

blanketpalliummantelmantelpiecemantlepiecechimneypiececurtaindrape

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Contains M, A, N, T, L, E, all very common letters, easily confused with mantel in Wordle

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 9 points, versatile word that accepts -D or -S extensions on the board

Words Related to Mantle

Anagrams of Mantle

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

Words you can make from Mantle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “mantle”.

Explore Similar Words

Try These Tools

Dictionary References

Look up mantle in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Word Challenge

Ready to test your word skills?

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free