Alder

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A tree or shrub of the genus Alnus, typically growing in wet ground.

“Alder trees lined the banks of the slow-flowing river.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

al·der

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Anagrams of Alder

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

daler lader readl

Words one letter different

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adder aider aldea alden aller alter arder elder older

Words you can make from Alder

Shorter words formed from the letters in “alder”.

ared arle daer dale dare deal dear earl eral lead read real

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

alfred cradle dealer gerald herald ladder leader reload

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