Gelded
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of geld, meaning to remove the testicles of a male animal, particularly a horse, to reduce aggression and make it easier to handle.
“The young stallion was gelded before his third birthday and soon became a calm, reliable riding horse.”
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geld·ed
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Wordle
Ends in -LDED, an uncommon consonant cluster, GEL in the opening is a common three-letter word worth probing
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Moderate tile value, the -ED suffix slots neatly onto GELD for an easy six-letter extension
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