Ratel

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a honey badger

“The ratel fearlessly raided the beehive.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ra·tel

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Wordle

"Ratel" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Words Related to Ratel

Anagrams of Ratel

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

alert alter artel later retal taler telar

Words one letter different

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

batel catel hatel patel ratal rated rater rates ravel

Words you can make from Ratel

Shorter words formed from the letters in “ratel”.

aret arle arte atle earl eral erat late rate real tale tear

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

albert alerts latter realty relate rental retail travel walter

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