Befell
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of befall: happened to or came upon someone, typically referring to misfortune or an event.
“A terrible fate befell the village after the storm swept through the valley.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bɪˈfɛl/
Syllables
be·fell
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Starts with BE and ends in LL, a double-L ending that can catch solvers off guard.
Scrabble
Worth 12 points. The double L at the end offers few hook opportunities but BE- prefix is handy for tight boards.
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