Tallow
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated 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
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Double L and OW ending, vowels A, O, O, the three-vowel load and double L narrow guesses quickly
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W scores 4 points, double L is notable, the OW ending is uncommon and limits hooks
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