Strafe

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To attack ground targets with machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.

“Enemy planes were used to strafe the convoy as it moved along the road.”

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Synonyms

bombardrake assault pepper

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the cluster STR and the uncommon AFE ending, useful for testing rare letter combos

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, the F adds value and it can hook to make STRAFED or STRAFES

Words Related to Strafe

Anagrams of Strafe

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

afters faster

Words you can make from Strafe

Shorter words formed from the letters in “strafe”.

afret after arest aster astre fares farse farts fates fears feast feats festa fetas frase frate frats frets rafts rates reast resat safer serta

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

fathers

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