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Updated June 2026
To omit a sound or syllable in pronunciation, or to merge.
“Speakers often elide the vowel at the end of one word when the next begins with one.”
e·lide
"Elide" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Elide" is worth 6 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “elide” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Shorter words formed from the letters in “elide”.
6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “elide”.
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