Darkest

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Superlative of dark, meaning the most lacking in light or the most deeply shadowed of all things being compared.

“The darkest hour before the dawn was when she finally summoned the courage to act.”

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Synonyms

gloomiestblackestmurkiestdimmest

Antonyms

brightestlightest

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with DARK and ends in EST, a superlative pattern with the notable K tile before the standard suffix

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Scrabble

The K scores well and the EST ending is a classic board extension, making this a valuable superlative form

Words Related to Darkest

Words one letter different

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

dankest

Words you can make from Darkest

Shorter words formed from the letters in “darkest”.

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