Mildew

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The process or condition of becoming affected by mildew, a fungal growth that forms a white or grey coating on damp surfaces.

“The basement walls showed signs of mildew after the flooding.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmɪl.djuː/

Syllables

mil·dew

Related Words

Synonyms

mold mould

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in uncommon EW, contains I, E as vowels and common M, L, D consonants

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, W at the end is useful for hooking onto board squares, DEW suffix adds flexibility

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milder

Words you can make from Mildew

Shorter words formed from the letters in “mildew”.

delim limed wield wiled deil deli demi diel diem dime eild emil idem idle lewd lied lime meld mewl mild mile weld wide wild

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