Zipper
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fastening device on clothing or bags consisting of two rows of interlocking teeth operated by a sliding tab.
“The zipper on his rucksack broke just as he was packing for his trip.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈzɪpɚ/
Syllables
zip·per
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Wordle
Contains double-P in the middle, Z opener with -IPPER ending follows a clear and memorable phonetic pattern
Scrabble
Z (10 pts) plus double P (3 pts each) gives ZIPPER 20 base points, a highly common word with surprisingly strong tile value
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