Sever

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to cut or divide completely

“The axe was used to sever the thick rope.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsɛv.ɚ/

Syllables

sev·er

Related Words

Synonyms

discerplop

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Sever" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Sever" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Sever

Anagrams of Sever

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

serve veers verse

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “sever” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bever fever kever lever never rever saver seder seker serer seven sewer siver

Words you can make from Sever

Shorter words formed from the letters in “sever”.

erse ever eves

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “sever”.

served server serves severe

Longer words starting with Sever

Words that begin with “sever”.

severe several

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