Tassel
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A decorative ornament consisting of a bunch of loose threads or cords bound tightly at one end and hanging freely at the other, used to embellish clothing, curtains, or accessories.
“The graduation cap's tassel was moved from right to left at the ceremony.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
tas·sel
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Wordle
Contains double S in positions 3 and 4, ends in L, T-A-S-S-E-L is a pattern to watch for
Scrabble
Worth 6 points, the double S uses two tiles for no extra score but TASSELS extends cleanly
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