Mattes
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of matt, referring to surfaces or finishes that lack gloss or sheen, producing little or no reflected contrast.
“The photographer preferred mattes for portrait prints as they reduced unwanted glare.”
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MATTES contains common letters, the double T followed by ES is a distinctive pattern in Wordle.
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Worth 9 points, the double T adds value and -ES extends MATTE easily along the board.
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