Reed

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas. Also a thin strip of material used in musical instruments.

“The clarinet player replaced the reed on her instrument.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/riːd/

Related Words

Synonyms

grass cane stalk

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Features double E pattern in middle positions.

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Scrabble

Worth 5 points; useful for placing on double letter scores with the D.

Words Related to Reed

Anagrams of Reed

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

deer dere dree

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “reed” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

deed feed geed heed need read reef reel reid seed weed

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “reed”.

brede breed ceder cedre cered creed deare deers defer derek derve deter dewer doree dreed dreep drees duree eared edder edger eider elder ender

Longer words starting with Reed

Words that begin with “reed”.

reeds reedy

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