Noel
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The Christmas season, traditionally spanning from Christmas Eve to Epiphany on 6 January.
“The old stone chapel was decorated with holly and candles throughout the noel.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/nəʊˈɛl/
Syllables
no·el
Related Words
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains two vowels O and E with common letters N and L, useful for early vowel coverage in Wordle
Scrabble
All low-value tiles but covers four useful letters, hooks with S to make NOELS
Words Related to Noel
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “noel” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Add a letter to make a longer word
5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “noel”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up noel in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

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!