Wither

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To shrivel or dry up, especially through loss of moisture or vitality.

“The flowers began to wither within days of being cut from the garden.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

with·er

Related Words

Synonyms

shrivelshrink fade

Antonyms

flourishthrive bloom revive

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains TH digraph, W start with -ER ending, six distinct common letters

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, H adds value, -ER suffix makes it easy to hook

Words Related to Wither

Anagrams of Wither

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

whiter writhe

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “wither” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

either

Words you can make from Wither

Shorter words formed from the letters in “wither”.

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