01 Word definition

confuse

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CONFUSE a word?

Yes. CONFUSE is a 7-letter verb. mistake one thing for another Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CONFUSE?

C-O-N-F-U-S-E

CONFUSE contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. mistake one thing for another

    “you are confusing me with the other candidate”

2verb

  1. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

    “These questions confuse even the experts”
Synonyms
confoundthrowfoxbefuddlefuddlebedevil
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CONFUSE spelled?

C1O2N3F4U5S6E7
Starts withCONFirst 3 letters
Ends withUSELast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About CONFUSE.

How do you spell CONFUSE?

CONFUSE is spelled C-O-N-F-U-S-E. It contains 7 letters.