Elder

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An older person, especially one with authority or respect in a community.

“The village elder shared wisdom with the young people.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɛldə/

Syllables

eld·er

Related Words

Synonyms

seniorpatriarch

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

E-E vowel pattern with LD consonant cluster.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points; balanced letter distribution.

Words Related to Elder

Words one letter different

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

alder edder eider elmer elver ender ewder older

Words you can make from Elder

Shorter words formed from the letters in “elder”.

deer dele dere dree reed reel

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

dealer leader lender

Longer words starting with Elder

Words that begin with “elder”.

elderly

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