Probe

5 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To explore or investigate thoroughly, often by questioning or physical examination.

“The detective probed deeper into the suspect's alibi.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/prəʊb/

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Synonyms

investigate examine explore

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Good mix of common consonants P, R, B with vowels O, E.

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Worth 9 points with useful common letters.

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Anagrams of Probe

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

rebop

Words one letter different

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

proke prole prone prore prose prote prove

Words you can make from Probe

Shorter words formed from the letters in “probe”.

boer bore rope

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