Footle
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To waste time in a trivial or aimless manner, pottering about without direction or purpose.
“Stop footling around and get your essay finished before the deadline.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/fuːtəl/
Syllables
foot·le
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Wordle
Ends in -LE and contains double O, the FOOT- opening is familiar but the -LE ending surprises many players
Scrabble
FOOTLE scores decently with F and double O, the -LE ending allows for further hooks in favourable board positions
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