Trifle
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A classic British cold dessert made of layers of sponge cake, fruit or jelly, custard, and whipped cream, often topped with nuts or chocolate.
“She prepared a sherry trifle for Christmas that drew compliments from every guest at the table.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtraɪfəl/
Syllables
tri·fle
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Contains F and LE ending, test T, R, I, F, L, E across early Wordle guesses
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, F adds value, LE ending allows extensions such as TRIFLED and TRIFLES
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