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01 Word definition

compel

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is COMPEL a word?

Yes. COMPEL is a 6-letter verb. force somebody to do something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell COMPEL?

C-O-M-P-E-L

COMPEL contains 6 letters, begins with C, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. force somebody to do something

    “We compel all students to fill out this form”

2verb

  1. necessitate or exact

    “the water shortage compels conservation”
Synonyms
obligeobligate
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends16points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is COMPEL spelled?

C1O2M3P4E5L6
Starts withCOMFirst 3 letters
Ends withPELLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with COM →Words ending in PEL →Words made from COMPEL →Words with C →Words with E →Words with L →Words with M →

03 Word-game status

Can you play COMPEL?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About COMPEL.

How do you spell COMPEL?

COMPEL is spelled C-O-M-P-E-L. It contains 6 letters.