Machete

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A broad, heavy blade used in Central and South America for cutting through dense vegetation or as a close-quarters weapon.

“He hacked through the dense undergrowth with a machete.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/məˈʃɛ.ti/

Syllables

ma·chet·e

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Synonyms

matchet panga

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the CH combination and common vowels A and E, a solid seven-letter guess

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, the CH hook is valuable and the -E ending allows extensions

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