Kindle
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cause to ignite or start burning, or to arouse and stimulate a feeling, interest, or emotion.
“He used dry leaves and twigs to kindle the campfire in the growing dark.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɪn.dəl/
Syllables
kin·dle
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Wordle
Contains K, I, N, D, L, E with two vowels (I, E) and ends in the common -LE pattern
Scrabble
K (5 pts) with simple remaining letters makes this a solid six-letter play with good board fit
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