01 Word definition

buffer

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is BUFFER a word?

Yes. BUFFER is a 6-letter noun. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BUFFER?

B-U-F-F-E-R

BUFFER contains 6 letters, begins with B, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

2noun

  1. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

Synonyms
buffer zone
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score14points
Words With Friends16points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BUFFER spelled?

B1U2F3F4E5R6
Starts withBUFFirst 3 letters
Ends withFERLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats F
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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About BUFFER.

How do you spell BUFFER?

BUFFER is spelled B-U-F-F-E-R. It contains 6 letters.