Menace
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person or thing that represents a source of danger or threat to others.
“The aggressive dog had become a menace to the neighbourhood children.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈmɛnɪs/
Syllables
men·ace
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Wordle
Ends in ACE, a common pattern. Contains no repeated letters and three vowels (E, A, E).
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points. The ACE ending hooks well onto the board and C (3 pts) adds decent value.
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