How many 6-letter words are there in English?

There are thousands of 6-letter words in the English language. Our database contains 155 of them for you to explore and learn.

What are the best 6-letter words for Scrabble?

The best 6-letter words for Scrabble are those that use high-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J without needing vowels. Browse the list above to find high-scoring options!

How can I use 6-letter words to improve my Wordle game?

While Wordle specifically uses 5-letter words, mastering 6-letter words helps you recognize common spelling patterns and improve your overall vocabulary.

Are there any 6-letter words without vowels?

Yes, English has several words without traditional vowels (A, E, I, O, U) that use 'Y' or 'W' instead, such as CRYPT or RHYTHM. Check our list to find them!

What is the most common 6-letter word?

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All 6-Letter Words

Aahing Verb Aaliis Noun Aarrgh Interjection Ababua Proper Noun Abacas Noun Abacay Proper Noun Abacli Noun (Plural) Abacot Noun Abacus Noun Abbacy Noun Abbess Noun Abduce Verb Abduct Verb Baaing Verb (Present Participle) / Noun (Gerund) Baalim Proper Noun Babasu Noun Babbie Proper Noun / Noun (Dialectal) Babbit Noun Babble Verb, Noun Cabaan Noun Caback Verb Cabaho Noun Cabala Noun Caball Noun, Verb (Archaic) Cabals Noun (Plural) Cabana Noun Cabane Noun Cabasa Noun Change Noun, Verb Create Verb Dabbed Verb Dabber Noun Dabble Verb Dablet Noun Daboia Noun Daboya Proper Noun Dacelo Noun (proper) Dachas Noun Dacian Noun Dacite Noun Dacker Verb Decide Verb Eadios Interjection Eadish Adjective Eagers Noun Eagled Verb Eagles Noun (plural) Eaglet Noun Eagres Noun Eaning Noun Earbob Noun Earcap Noun Effort Noun Energy Noun Faailk Noun Fabian Adjective Fabled Adjective Fabler Noun Fables Noun (Plural) Fabric Noun Facade Noun Future Noun, Adjective Gaatch Noun Gabari Noun Gabbai Noun Gabbed Verb Gabber Noun Gabble Verb Gabbro Noun Gabert Noun Habble Verb Habbub Noun Habeas Noun Habena Noun Habere Verb (Latin) Habile Adjective Health Noun Honest Adjective Honing Noun Iambic Adjective Iambus Noun Iatric Adjective Jaalin Noun Jabbed Verb (Past Tense/Participle), Adjective Jabber Verb Jabble Verb / Noun Jabers Interjection Jabiru Noun Jabots Noun (Plural) Jacals Noun Kababs Noun Kabaka Noun (Proper) Kabala Noun Kabard Noun Kabars Noun Laager Noun Labara Noun (Plural) Labber Noun Listen Verb Mabble Verb

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1. How is 'jabble' correctly pronounced?

jay-BULL JAB-uhl HA-blay JAH-bul

2. Which sentence uses 'habere' correctly?

I habere a dog. The legal text cited the writ of habere. He habered his car. She is very habere.

3. On which syllable is the primary stress in the pronunciation of 'xenial'?

First syllable (ZEE) Second syllable (nee) Third syllable (ul) All syllables equally

4. Traditionally, who performs the Zabeta?

Women only Mixed groups Men only Children only

5. What does 'habile' mean?

Skillful or fit Suitable for living in Relating to clothing Relating to habits

6. What does a fabler primarily aim to do with their stories?

Report news accurately Teach a moral lesson Write long romance novels Record historical facts

7. What is the correct pronunciation of 'Daboya'?

DAB-oh-yah dah-BOH-yuh dah-boh-YAH DAH-bo-yuh

8. Which of the following is an antonym for 'energy'?

Exhaustion Drive Vitality Power

9. What is a qanat?

An underground water channel An above-ground aqueduct A type of modern pump A desert animal

10. What does the archaic word 'eagres' refer to?

Large birds of prey Tidal bores in rivers Mountain storms Forest fires

11. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'Babbie'?

Babbie Babe Babby Baby

12. How is the word 'Kabard' correctly pronounced?

KAY-bard kuh-BIRD kuh-BARD KAH-bard

13. What does the verb 'abduce' mean in a medical context?

To cut a muscle To draw a limb away from the midline To bring a limb closer to the chest To inject medicine

14. Where is the yabbie natively found?

Canada Australia Brazil South Africa

15. How is 'vaadim' correctly pronounced in English?

VAH-dim vah-AH-deem VAY-dim vah-DEEM

16. How is 'eagres' correctly pronounced?

EG-ries EE-gerz AY-gres EAG-les

17. Which parts of speech can the word 'wonder' function as?

Only a Verb Only a Noun Both a Noun and a Verb Only an Adjective

18. Which of the following is a key feature of qanats?

They are made of plastic They float on water They use solar panels They are underground

19. Which word is often confused with 'abacot' due to similar spelling, but means a calculating tool?

Abacus By-cocket Ghost word Dord

20. Which word is the closest modern synonym for 'faailk'?

Wrack Cloud Sand Vessel

21. Which word is a homophone of 'jacals', causing frequent confusion?

Shackles Grackles Jackals Tackles

22. How is the word 'habeas' used in legal jargon?

As a verb meaning to arrest As a plural noun As an attributive noun (e.g., habeas petition) As an adjective meaning guilty

23. Where does the root of the word 'fabler' originate from?

Greek Latin Germanic Celtic

24. Which ancient civilization is known for building yacatas?

The Aztecs The Maya The Purépecha (Tarascans) The Inca

25. Which of the following is a common collocation for 'raband'?

Silken raband Steel raband Liquid raband Digital raband

26. Choose the sentence that uses 'wisdom' correctly.

He gave me a wisdom. He is very wisdom. He shared his wisdom with me. He wisdom the situation.

27. Is 'create' a transitive or intransitive verb?

Intransitive (no object) Transitive (requires an object) Only a noun Both equally

28. What does the verb 'yabble' mean?

To whisper a secret To talk rapidly and annoyingly To eat loudly To write quickly

29. In what type of text is 'labber' mostly found today?

Modern business emails Scientific journals Historical fiction and old texts Text messages

30. Which sentence uses 'uberty' correctly?

The uberty car arrived. He was very uberty. We admired the uberty of the soil. I have an uberty.

31. How is the word Dacelo pronounced?

DAK-eh-loh duh-SEE-loh da-SEL-oh dee-SEE-loh

32. What does the phrase 'a concerted effort' mean?

A lazy try A musical attempt A determined, joint attempt A physical injury

33. What part of speech is the word 'yabble' in its primary form?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

34. From which language does 'eadish' originate?

Old French Latin Old English Greek

35. Which article is grammatically correct to use before 'eaglet'?

A The An This

36. In the goat world, Saanens are often compared to which type of cow?

Angus Jersey Holstein Hereford

37. Traditionally, 'Raanan' is given to which gender?

Female only Male only Both equally Neither

38. What is the correct spelling of the word?

Wobber Waber Wabber Wavver

39. What does the word 'kababs' refer to?

A type of soup Small pieces of meat or vegetables roasted on a skewer A type of dessert A cooking pot

40. What is the etymological origin of the surname 'Raasch'?

Old French Middle High German Latin Old Norse

41. Which of the following is a nickname for the yacare?

The river wolf The piranha caiman The swamp king The black death

42. Which of the following is a common mistake when using the word 'oakboy'?

Using it for a pine tree Using it as a noun Pluralizing it Stressing the first syllable

43. Which sentence uses 'cabana' correctly?

The cabana swam quickly. We rented a cabana for shade. He cabanaed the lawn. The cabana tastes sweet.

44. What is the standard English plural of 'uakari'?

uakaries uakari uakaris uacari

45. How is the word 'qasida' typically pronounced in English?

KWA-si-da kah-SEE-dah KAH-si-da kah-see-DAH

46. Which of the following is an antonym of 'babbit'?

Conformist Booster Maverick Materialist

47. Where does the word 'jabble' likely originate from?

Latin for 'to strike' Greek for 'water' Imitative sound of splashing water French for 'mud'

48. How is the word 'abacas' correctly pronounced?

uh-BAH-kass AB-uh-kahz ah-bah-KAHS AB-uh-kass

49. What is the etymological root of 'abacli'?

Greek for 'pixel' Latin 'abaculus' meaning a small tile French for 'glass' Old English for 'stone'

50. Which sentence uses 'iambus' correctly?

The poem is written in iambus meter. He used an iambus to build the rhythm. The rhythm was very iambus. I will iambus the line.