Murder
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
“The detective investigated the murder case thoroughly.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɜːdə/
Syllables
mur·der
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Synonyms
homicidekilling
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Wordle
Contains double R; common letters M, U, D, E.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; solid 6-letter word for board placement.
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