Velcro

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A nylon fastening material consisting of two interlocking strips, one bearing tiny hooks and the other a looped pile, that adhere firmly when pressed together.

“She fastened her trainers with a velcro strap instead of laces.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

vel·cro

Related Words

Synonyms

fastenerhook-and-loop fastener

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

V-E-L-C-R-O has no repeated letters, the C and R combination is an unusual mid-word cluster

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, V (4) and C (3) both score well, limited hook options on the board

Words Related to Velcro

Anagrams of Velcro

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

clover

Words you can make from Velcro

Shorter words formed from the letters in “velcro”.

ceorl clove corve cover lover cero cole core corv cove ecol lore love over role rove vole

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

clovers

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