Violet
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small low-growing plant of the genus Viola bearing delicate purple, blue, or white flowers, or the pale purple colour associated with these flowers.
“Wild violets carpeted the woodland floor in early spring.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvaɪlət/
Syllables
vi·o·let
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Common word with vowels at positions 2, 4, and 6, the V at position 1 eliminates many possibilities early
Scrabble
Moderate tile value with V contributing, VIOLET is a reliable and versatile six-letter play
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