Rafter

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

One of a series of parallel sloping timbers extending from the ridge of a roof to the eaves to support the roof covering.

“The builder inspected each rafter for signs of rot before relaying the roof tiles.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

raft·er

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Synonyms

balk baulkraftsmanraftman

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts RAFT and ends -ER, six common letters

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Scrabble

The -ER ending is a productive hook suffix, all common tiles with moderate value

Words Related to Rafter

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “rafter” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dafter rafted ranter rapter raster ratter

Words you can make from Rafter

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rafter”.

afret after arret arter farer frate rater retar tarre terra trefa afer aret arte atef erat fare fart fate fear feat ferr feta frae

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “rafter”.

crafter drafter farther

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