Muffle
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To deaden or suppress a sound, or to conceal or wrap something to reduce its intensity.
“She pressed a pillow over her face to muffle her laughter during the quiet scene.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/mʌfl̩/
Syllables
muf·fle
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Wordle
Double F followed by LE. Common English verb pattern. A strong mid-game Wordle guess once MU is known.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points. The FF pair adds significant value. Can extend to MUFFLED with a D for extra points.
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