Muddle
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A confused state of disorder or a jumbled mixture of things that lacks clear organisation.
“The filing system had fallen into such a muddle that no one could find anything.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmʌdəl/
Syllables
mud·dle
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Double L near the end. A very familiar English word and a strong early Wordle guess for MUD openings.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points. Double L is common and easy to place. An excellent word for clearing spare Ls.
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