Opal

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A translucent mineral of hydrated silica that displays an iridescent play of shifting colours and is prized as a gemstone.

“Her brooch was set with an opal that shimmered with blues and greens.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

o·pal

Related Words

Synonyms

gemstoneprecious stone

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains O, P, A, L with no repeated letters and a good spread of common letters

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points with modest individual tile values, but a clean four-letter play with useful ending hooks

Words Related to Opal

Anagrams of Opal

Words that use exactly the same letters as “opal”.

alop

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “opal” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

oral oval

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “opal”.

apiol aslop copal galop jalop lapon mopla nopal olpae onlap opals oulap pablo palmo paola paolo parol plato ploat podal polab polar polka popal

Longer words starting with Opal

Words that begin with “opal”.

opals opaled

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