Tallow

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A hard, whitish fat rendered from the suet of cattle or sheep, used in making candles, soap, and lubricants.

“The candles in the old farmhouse were made from tallow rather than beeswax.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

tal·low

Related Words

Synonyms

suet greasefatlard

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L and OW ending, vowels A, O, O, the three-vowel load and double L narrow guesses quickly

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Scrabble

W scores 4 points, double L is notable, the OW ending is uncommon and limits hooks

Words Related to Tallow

Words one letter different

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

callow fallow hallow mallow sallow wallow

Words you can make from Tallow

Shorter words formed from the letters in “tallow”.

allot allow atoll allo alow alto atwo awol lota olla tall toll wall walt

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