Rumor

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

variant spelling of rumour; unverified information

“The rumor spread quickly through the small town.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈruːmə(r)/

Syllables

ru·mor

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Synonyms

rumourhearsaybruit

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Wordle

"Rumor" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Words Related to Rumor

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humor rubor tumor

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