Firedog

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Either of a pair of metal supports placed in a fireplace to hold logs in position, also known as andirons.

“A pair of ornate brass firedogs stood at either side of the stone hearth.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fire·dog

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Synonyms

andirondog

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Wordle

Ends in -DOG and the FIRE- opening is very recognisable, making the -DOG ending an unusual final pattern

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Scrabble

Moderate tile value overall and the compound FIRE-DOG plays well across two premium squares for maximum score

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “firedog”.

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