Confess

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To admit to a wrongdoing, crime, or private matter, especially under pressure or to relieve a troubled conscience.

“He finally decided to confess to his parents that he had broken the window.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kənˈfɛs/

Syllables

con·fess

Related Words

Synonyms

squeal fink concedeprofess

Antonyms

deny conceal hide

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in double S, the F in the middle is a useful letter to check in Wordle solutions.

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, the double S ending allows extension to confessed and confessor.

Words Related to Confess

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “confess” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

confers

Words you can make from Confess

Shorter words formed from the letters in “confess”.

scones cones cosen coses cosse fosse noses onces scone secno secos senso sones cess coef coes cone conf cons cose coss econ enos eons

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