Adder

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A venomous snake, especially the common European viper (Vipera berus).

“The walker spotted an adder basking on the sunny path.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈædɚ/

Syllables

add·er

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Adder" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Adder" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Adder

Anagrams of Adder

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

dared dread readd

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “adder” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

added adzer aider alder arder edder odder udder

Words you can make from Adder

Shorter words formed from the letters in “adder”.

addr ared dade daer dard dare dead dear deda drad edda read

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “adder”.

edward ladder

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