Opener

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The first item, event, or performer in a sequence or programme.

“The local band played a short set as the opener before the headline act.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈəʊpənə/

Syllables

o·pen·er

Related Words

Synonyms

undoerunfasteneruntier

Antonyms

closer finale conclusion

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ER and contains double E, common letters O, P, N, E, R throughout

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, OPEN plus ER is a natural extension with versatile rack letters

Words Related to Opener

Anagrams of Opener

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

reopen

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “opener” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

opened

Words you can make from Opener

Shorter words formed from the letters in “opener”.

neper preen prone repen erne neer oner open peen peer peon pone pore reno rope

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “opener”.

pioneer

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