Smilax

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A genus of climbing or scrambling plants with tough, tendrilled stems, sometimes classified within the family Smilacaceae.

“Garlands of smilax were woven into the floral decorations at the wedding.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

smi·lax

Related Words

Synonyms

greenbriarcatbriar

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Ends in X, which is very rare in Wordle but important to know, contains vowels I and A

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 15 points with the X tile, X scores highly and smilax is worth learning specifically for this

Words Related to Smilax

Words you can make from Smilax

Shorter words formed from the letters in “smilax”.

axils islam ismal limas limax mails maxis salix salmi simal ails aims alix alms amil amis amli axil axis lams lima lisa mail mali

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “smilax”.

malaxis

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with S 6-letter words ending with X All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up smilax in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free