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Blaze

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A very large or fiercely burning fire; a bright flame or light.

The blaze consumed the warehouse in under an hour.

Pronunciation

IPA

/bleɪz/

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Synonyms

blazinghellglarebrilliance

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"Blaze" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.

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