Baptise
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, using water as a symbol of spiritual purification and initiation into the faith.
“The vicar agreed to baptise the twins at the Sunday morning service the following month.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbæptaɪz/
Syllables
bap·tise
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in -ISE, the British spelling variant, the -TISE cluster is worth remembering alongside BAPTIZE.
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, the P scores 3 points and -ISE is a common British suffix with good board placement options.
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