Skip to content
Word ChallengeWord Challenge

Mistakes

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Actions or judgements that are misguided or wrong, resulting from poor reasoning, carelessness, or insufficient knowledge. Errors that can be learned from and corrected.

Everyone makes mistakes, but the key is to learn from them and avoid repeating the same errors.

Related Words

Synonyms

errorsblundersslip-upsfaults

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Eight letters with pattern MIS- prefix; contains common letters M, S, T, K

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 14 points; the K adds value whilst maintaining common letter combinations

Words Related to Mistakes

Words you can make from Mistakes

Shorter words formed from the letters in “mistakes”.

Explore Similar Words

Try These Tools

Dictionary References

Look up mistakes in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Word Challenge

Ready to test your word skills?

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free