Sequel
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A work, event, or outcome that follows on from and continues something that came before.
“The film's sequel was even more popular than the original.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsiːkwəl/
Syllables
se·quel
Related Words
Synonyms
subsequencecontinuation
Antonyms
prequelpredecessor
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains Q followed by U, an unusual pattern, the EL ending is common, strong SE start
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points, Q tile (10 pts) with U makes it highly valuable, hook with S for SEQUELS
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