Allude

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To make an indirect or veiled reference to something without naming it explicitly.

“She alluded to tensions within the team without addressing them directly.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈluːd/

Syllables

al·lude

Related Words

Synonyms

hint

Antonyms

state declare specify name

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L near the start, ends in UDE, an uncommon ending, three vowels in six letters

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Scrabble

Common letters, 7 points total, hooks to ALLUDED or ALLUDES for quick extensions

Words Related to Allude

Words one letter different

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

allure

Words you can make from Allude

Shorter words formed from the letters in “allude”.

dalle della ladle laude udell alle auld dale deal dell deul dual duel dull ella elul euda lade laud lead leal leda

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “allude”.

alluded alludes allured medulla

Longer words starting with Allude

Words that begin with “allude”.

alluded alludes

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