Ripper

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A murderer who attacks victims with a slashing blade.

“The detective was tasked with tracking down the notorious ripper terrorising the borough.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

rip·per

Related Words

Synonyms

slasherkillermurdererassailant

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double P is the defining feature, confirming P early then testing RIPPER is a strong strategy.

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Scrabble

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Words one letter different

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Words you can make from Ripper

Shorter words formed from the letters in “ripper”.

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