Sliver
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small, thin, sharp fragment of wood, glass, or metal that has been broken or cut from a larger piece.
“She got a sliver of glass in her foot when the vase shattered on the floor.”
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sliv·er
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Wordle
Contains I and E, the V is the key high-value letter to locate, ends in ER, a common pattern
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the V boosts SLIVER's value and the ER ending offers good board placement options
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