Rankle

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To cause persistent irritation, resentment, or bitterness in a person over time.

“The dismissive remark continued to rankle long after the conversation had ended.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈræŋ.kəl/

Syllables

ran·kle

Related Words

Synonyms

fret grate

Antonyms

sootheplacate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -LE, K in position 4 is a good find, vowels A and E

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Scrabble

K scores 5 points, 10 base points total, hooks with -D, -S for RANKLED, RANKLES

Words Related to Rankle

Anagrams of Rankle

Words that use exactly the same letters as “rankle”.

lanker

Words one letter different

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

rankly

Words you can make from Rankle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rankle”.

anker ankle karel karen kearn knarl laker learn naker neral nerka renal aker akre alen anre aren arle arne earl earn elan eral kale

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “rankle”.

blanker flanker klavern lankier

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