Medal

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A metal disk awarded as recognition for achievement or service.

“She won a gold medal in the swimming competition.”

Pronunciation

IPA

[ˈmɛd.ɫ̩]

Syllables

med·al

Related Words

Synonyms

awarddecoration

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains vowels E, A and common consonants.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; D is worth 2 points.

Words Related to Medal

Anagrams of Medal

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

demal lamed

Words one letter different

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

dedal mesal metal modal pedal

Words you can make from Medal

Shorter words formed from the letters in “medal”.

aldm alem alme amel dale dame deal edam emda lead made male meal

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

mailed

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