Vital

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Absolutely necessary or important; essential for life or success.

“Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

vi·tal

Related Words

Synonyms

essential crucial critical

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

V-I-T-A-L with vowels in positions 2 and 4.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, uses common high-frequency letters.

Words Related to Vital

Words one letter different

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

cital dital vinal viral vitae votal

Words you can make from Vital

Shorter words formed from the letters in “vital”.

alit atli ital tail

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

latvia

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