Rocket

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A cylindrical projectile that is propelled by the combustion of its contents, used for space travel or as a weapon.

“The rocket launched successfully into orbit.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈrɒkɪt/

Syllables

rock·et

Related Words

Synonyms

missilespacecraft

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains common letters R, O, C, K, E, T with double consonants.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good use of K for high value.

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pocket socket

Words you can make from Rocket

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rocket”.

coker corke korec ocker recto trock troke cero cert coke core cork cort cote rock trek

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