Pellet

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small, compact rounded ball or mass formed from a compressed substance, such as food, medicine, or material.

“The rabbit eagerly ate the pellets from the bowl.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpe-lət/

Syllables

pel·let

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Synonyms

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Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double L and ends in ET, the PELL pattern is distinctive and worth testing

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, double L tiles are common and easy to place, useful for filling tight board gaps

Words Related to Pellet

Words one letter different

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

pallet pelmet pullet

Words you can make from Pellet

Shorter words formed from the letters in “pellet”.

elle peel pelt pete tell

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