Floss

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A soft thread used for embroidery or cleaning teeth.

“She used dental floss after every meal.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/flɒs/

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Wordle

"Floss" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Floss" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Floss

Words one letter different

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

flocs floes flogs flops flosh flots flows gloss

Words you can make from Floss

Shorter words formed from the letters in “floss”.

foss loss

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

fossil

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