Parent
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mother or father of a child or offspring.
“Every parent wants the best for their child.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpærənt/
Syllables
par·ent
Related Words
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Common word with standard vowel pattern.
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 8 points; very common, safe play.
Words Related to Parent
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “parent” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Parent
Shorter words formed from the letters in “parent”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “parent”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up parent 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!