Mettle
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person's ability to face difficulty or adversity with courage, determination, and resilience.
“The crisis tested the mettle of every member of the team.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɛt.l̩/
Syllables
met·tle
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Wordle
Double T in the middle. Ends in -LE. Common and recognisable word.
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Worth 8 points. Double T is common. Well-balanced letter set for Scrabble.
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