Rudder
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A hinged vertical control surface mounted at the tail of an aircraft or stern of a vessel, used to steer direction.
“The pilot applied left rudder to correct the aircraft's heading in the crosswind.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrʌdə(r)/
Syllables
rud·der
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Double D in the middle, common vowels R, U, E make this a solid Wordle candidate.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, the double D limits extension options but the word is reliable for six-letter plays.
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