Lesser
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Smaller in size, amount, or importance compared to something else.
“He chose the lesser of two evils.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɛsə/
Syllables
less·er
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Wordle
Double S and double E; comparative form ending in -ER.
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Scrabble
Worth 6 points; useful for comparative word formations.
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