Mild

4 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Gentle in manner, effect, or degree; not severe or extreme.

“The sauce has a mild flavor that won't overpower the dish.”

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Single vowel I; common consonant pattern M-L-D.

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Worth 7 points; good short word option.

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