Pita
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A round, flat unleavened bread with a hollow interior that can be opened to hold fillings.
“She stuffed the pita with falafel, salad, and a generous drizzle of tahini.”
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pi·ta
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Wordle
Two vowels, I and A, with consonants at either end. The -ita ending is uncommon in English.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points (P=3, I=1, T=1, A=1). Also acceptable as pitta. Hooks to pitas.
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