Matter

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Physical substance or a subject of concern or importance.

“This matter requires immediate attention.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmætə/

Syllables

mat·ter

Related Words

Synonyms

substance issue material

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double T in middle positions.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, double letters can connect well.

Words Related to Matter

Words one letter different

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

latter master

Words you can make from Matter

Shorter words formed from the letters in “matter”.

armet mater matte merat metra ramet tamer tarte tater teart terma tetra trame treat trema aret arte atte erat erma etta mart mate matt

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

matters

Longer words starting with Matter

Words that begin with “matter”.

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