Oval

4 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having a rounded, elongated shape like an egg or ellipse.

“The dining table has an oval shape.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əʊvəl/

Syllables

o·val

Related Words

Synonyms

ellipticaloblongegg-shaped

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Two vowels (O, A) with common consonants V, L.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, V is valuable on premium squares.

Words Related to Oval

Words one letter different

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

aval eval oral

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

flavo galvo laevo loave lovat oliva ollav ovals ovula salvo valor viola vocal voila volar volga volta volva votal

Longer words starting with Oval

Words that begin with “oval”.

ovals

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