Mammal
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A warm-blooded vertebrate animal whose skin is typically covered in hair, whose young are usually born alive and fed on milk.
“The whale is the largest mammal on Earth, despite living its entire life in the ocean.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmæməl/
Syllables
mam·mal
Related Words
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains double M near the start and double L at the end, M, A, L are all very common letters
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, double letters reduce tile flexibility but the word is solid and frequently needed
Words Related to Mammal
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “mammal” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Mammal
Shorter words formed from the letters in “mammal”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “mammal”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up mammal in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!