Scale

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A device for measuring weight, or relative size or extent.

“The fish's scales glistened in the sunlight.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/skeɪl/

Syllables

sc·ale

Related Words

Synonyms

balance measure proportion

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains vowels A and E with consonant blend SC.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; versatile word with multiple meanings.

Words Related to Scale

Anagrams of Scale

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

alces alecs casel claes laces

Words one letter different

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

acale scala scald scalf scall scalp scalt scalx scaly scalz scape scare scase shale spale stale swale

Words you can make from Scale

Shorter words formed from the letters in “scale”.

aces acle aesc alce alec ales cals case elsa esca lace sale seal

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

cables castle clause places scales

Longer words starting with Scale

Words that begin with “scale”.

scales

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