Pewter

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A dull grey metal alloy composed chiefly of tin, traditionally mixed with small quantities of lead or other metals.

“The inn displayed a collection of polished pewter tankards above the fireplace.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pew·ter

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Synonyms

tin alloygrey metal

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Wordle

Contains W in the middle, ends in -ER, vowels E and E, W is uncommon in many words

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W scores 4 points giving this word above-average value, hooks well with -S and -ED

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