Vise

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A clamping tool fixed to a workbench, with two adjustable jaws used to hold a workpiece securely in position.

“He locked the block of oak in the vise before planing the surface smooth.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/vaɪs/

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Synonyms

clamp grip vicebench vice

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

The -ISE ending is common in English, V in position 1 narrows options usefully

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Scrabble

Scores 7 points, valid alongside VICE, extends to VISED, VISES for extra points

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Anagrams of Vise

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

vies

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “vise” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bise cise fise gise rise vice visa wise

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “vise”.

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Longer words starting with Vise

Words that begin with “vise”.

vised vises viseed

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