Methane
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A colourless, odourless, highly flammable gas that is the principal constituent of natural gas and is produced by the decomposition of organic matter.
“Methane emissions from livestock contribute significantly to total greenhouse gas levels.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmiːθeɪn/
Syllables
meth·ane
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Synonyms
natural gasmarsh gas
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Wordle
Ends in -ANE, the METH- root is distinctive and the word contains no repeated letters across seven positions
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points with the H scoring 4, and the familiar root makes this a confident play
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