Spider
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An eight-legged arthropod that spins webs to catch prey.
“A spider crawled across the ceiling.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈspaɪdə(r)/
Syllables
spi·der
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Synonyms
arachnidtarantula
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Wordle
Contains common letters S, P, I, D, E, R.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; good length for bonus squares.
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