Merest

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Superlative of mere: denoting the smallest or most insignificant possible amount or degree.

“The merest suggestion of criticism was enough to upset him.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

mer·est

Related Words

Synonyms

slightestsmallesttiniestleast

Antonyms

greatest most

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in EST, the standard superlative suffix. Contains two E's. The EREST ending is worth testing in Wordle.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points. EST ending is versatile for hooking. All tiles are common low-value letters.

Words Related to Merest

Anagrams of Merest

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

meters metres retems termes

Words one letter different

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

serest

Words you can make from Merest

Shorter words formed from the letters in “merest”.

ester estre meets meres merse meter metes metre mster reest remet reset retem smeer steem steer stere stree teems temse teres terms terse trees

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

meeters melters meteors metiers

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