Match

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small stick used to start fires; a contest between opponents.

“She struck a match to light the candle.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/mætʃ/

Related Words

Synonyms

contest game

Antonyms

disagree

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains CH ending and vowel A.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; H and C are high-value.

Words Related to Match

Words one letter different

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

batch catch datch gatch hatch latch march mitch mutch natch patch ratch watch

Words you can make from Match

Shorter words formed from the letters in “match”.

cath cham chat math

Longer words starting with Match

Words that begin with “match”.

matched matches matching

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