Gadget
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small mechanical or electronic device designed to perform a specific, often ingenious, function.
“He could not resist buying every new kitchen gadget he saw advertised online.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɡædʒɪt/
Syllables
gadg·et
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Wordle
Ends in ET and has a double-T structure, a pattern worth eliminating early
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, a very common word with good rack-clearing potential
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