Preta

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a hungry ghost in Buddhist and Hindu mythology

“The preta wandered in search of sustenance.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pre·ta

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Wordle

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Anagrams of Preta

Words that use exactly the same letters as “preta”.

apert apter parte pater peart prate taper terap

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “preta” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

creta greta pieta prela presa pruta

Words you can make from Preta

Shorter words formed from the letters in “preta”.

aper aret arte erat part rate tape tear trap

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “preta”.

carpet parent repeat

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