Telic

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

directed towards a definite end or purpose

“The telic argument suggested design in nature.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

tel·ic

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Anagrams of Telic

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

clite licet

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “telic” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

melic relic telia velic

Words you can make from Telic

Shorter words formed from the letters in “telic”.

ceil celt ceti cite lite tile

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “telic”.

celtic client

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