Patter
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To deliver rapid, persuasive, or glib talk, especially in the manner of a salesperson or entertainer performing a well-rehearsed routine.
“The market trader pattered away about the quality of his wares without drawing breath.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpæt.ə/
Syllables
pat·ter
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Wordle
Contains double TT in the middle and ends in ER, a common suffix pattern worth exploring in later rounds
Scrabble
Worth 9 points with common tiles and the ER ending offering limited but useful extension options
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