Defile
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A narrow passage or gorge, particularly one running between mountains.
“The patrol moved cautiously through the rocky defile at dawn.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈfaɪl/
Syllables
de·file
Related Words
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains three vowels E, I, E and ends in -ILE, a pattern shared with many common words
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, the F scores 4 and the word hooks well with common prefixes and suffixes
Words Related to Defile
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “defile” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Defile
Shorter words formed from the letters in “defile”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “defile”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up defile in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!