Spell

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To write or name the letters of a word in correct sequence.

“Can you spell your last name for me?”

Pronunciation

IPA

/spɛl/

Related Words

Synonyms

write letterorthographize

Antonyms

unspell

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Has double L and starts with SP-.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points with double L.

Words Related to Spell

Words one letter different

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

shell skell smell snell spall speal speel speil spelk spelt spill stell swell

Words you can make from Spell

Shorter words formed from the letters in “spell”.

ells sell

Longer words starting with Spell

Words that begin with “spell”.

spelling

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