1noun
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
01 Word definition
black
5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants
Is BLACK a word?
Yes. BLACK is a 5-letter noun. the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
B-L-A-C-KHow do you spell BLACK?
BLACK contains 5 letters, begins with B, and ends with K.
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2noun
total absence of light
“they fumbled around in total darkness”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗blacknessinkinesstotal darknesslightlessnesspitch blackness
02 Letter breakdown
How is BLACK spelled?
B1L2A3C4K5
03 Word-game status
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About BLACK.
How do you spell BLACK?
BLACK is spelled B-L-A-C-K. It contains 5 letters.