Buckle
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A metal fastening device used to join two ends of a belt or strap, typically consisting of a rectangular frame and a movable prong.
“He tightened the buckle on his rucksack straps before setting off on the hike.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbʌk(ə)l/
Syllables
buck·le
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Wordle
Ends in 'kle', an uncommon Wordle cluster, the K in position four is a key letter to confirm
Scrabble
The K at 5 points gives good value, extends to BUCKLED or BUCKLES and can hook off existing tiles
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