Stifle
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling or action, in order to keep it hidden or prevent it emerging.
“She stifled a laugh when she heard the absurd excuse he offered.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈstaɪfl̩/
Syllables
sti·fle
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Wordle
Contains I and E as vowels with no repeated letters, the rare TIF combination inside is a useful clue.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, no repeated letters make it useful for clearing varied tiles from the rack.
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