Suckle

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To feed a young animal or infant at the breast or teat.

“The lamb began to suckle as soon as it found its footing after birth.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/sʌ.kəl/

Syllables

suck·le

Related Words

Synonyms

breastfeedsuck nurse lactate

Antonyms

bottlefeed

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -LE with a CK combination in the middle, a distinctive letter pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the CK combination provides good value for a common word

Words Related to Suckle

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “suckle” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

buckle muckle ruckle sickle

Words you can make from Suckle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “suckle”.

cleuk clues cukes luces lucks sculk sleck clue cues cuke cusk ecus elks leks luce luck lues luke slue suck sulk ukes

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

buckles luckies

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