Pallid
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Abnormally pale in colour, typically suggesting physical illness or emotional distress.
“He returned from hospital looking pallid and exhausted, barely able to speak.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpælɪd/
Syllables
pal·lid
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Wordle
Contains double L and ends in -ID, the LL in positions four and five is a distinctive six-letter pattern
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Worth 9 points, D on a double-letter square adds solid value to this otherwise low-scoring word
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