Chancel
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The area of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir and often separated from the nave by a screen or rail.
“The choir processed slowly through the chancel before taking their seats for evensong.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʃɑːnsəl/
Syllables
chan·cel
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Wordle
CHANCEL has the rare final -CEL pattern. Strong opening CH and the familiar ANCE sequence help.
Scrabble
Solid word for church-related plays. C scores twice and the -EL ending hooks to CHANCELLS or CHANCELLOR.
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