Fillet
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A lean, tender, boneless cut of meat taken from the tenderloin, particularly of beef.
“He ordered a fillet steak cooked medium-rare, served with a rich peppercorn sauce.”
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fil·let
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Double L in the middle, ends in ET, vowels I and E separated by double L
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Worth 9 points, double L is useful on double-letter squares, ET ending hooks to longer words
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