Decal

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A design prepared on special paper for transfer onto another surface.

“She applied a floral decal to the side of the ceramic vase.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdiː.kæl/

Syllables

de·cal

Related Words

Synonyms

decalcomania

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Anagrams of Decal

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

clade clead laced

Words one letter different

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

cecal decad decan decap decay decil decyl dedal demal deval dewal ducal

Words you can make from Decal

Shorter words formed from the letters in “decal”.

aced acle alce alec cade clad cled dace dale deal decl ecad lace lead

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

called candle cradle placed

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