Biretta
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A stiff, square cap with three or four ridges across the crown, worn by Roman Catholic clergy.
“The cardinal adjusted his scarlet biretta before the procession began.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bi·ret·ta
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Synonyms
berrettabirretta
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Wordle
Contains double T, B, I, R, E, T, T, A, the -ETTA ending is distinctive
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, double T and A ending can be tricky to place on the board
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