Missus

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An informal word for one's wife, used especially in working-class British speech.

“The missus is waiting for me at home, so I can't stay for another pint.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmɪs.əz/

Syllables

mis·sus

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Synonyms

missis

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in double S and U, the MISS- start rules out many other words.

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Scrabble

Two S tiles and a U, decent value with double S placement opportunities.

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Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “missus” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

misses missis

Words you can make from Missus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “missus”.

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