Fondue
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A dish of small pieces of meat or seafood cooked at the table in a pot of hot oil and served with a selection of dipping sauces.
“They celebrated New Year's Eve with a fondue set and an array of mustard and garlic sauces.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɒnduː/
Syllables
fon·due
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains three vowels (O, U, E) and ends in -UE, the DU combination in the middle is a useful distinguishing pattern
Scrabble
FONDUE scores moderately, the F adds value but the -UE ending limits hook options
Words Related to Fondue
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “fondue” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Fondue
Shorter words formed from the letters in “fondue”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “fondue”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up fondue 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!