Safe

4 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk. Free from harm or injury.

“The children are safe at home with their grandmother.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/seɪf/

Related Words

Synonyms

secure protectedharmless

Antonyms

dangerousout

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Good starting word with common vowels A and E, plus frequent consonants S and F.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; useful for connecting words with the common S.

Words Related to Safe

Words one letter different

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

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Add a letter to make a longer word

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

alefs cafes fabes faces fades fakes false fames fanes fares farse fates fause faxes fazes fears fease feast feats festa fetas fleas frase leafs

Longer words starting with Safe

Words that begin with “safe”.

safen safer safes safely safety

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