01 Word definition

cradle

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CRADLE a word?

Yes. CRADLE is a 6-letter noun. a baby bed with sides and rockers Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CRADLE?

C-R-A-D-L-E

CRADLE contains 6 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a baby bed with sides and rockers

2noun

  1. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

    “the birthplace of civilization”
Synonyms
birthplaceplace of originprovenanceprovenience
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends11points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CRADLE spelled?

C1R2A3D4L5E6
Starts withCRAFirst 3 letters
Ends withDLELast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About CRADLE.

How do you spell CRADLE?

CRADLE is spelled C-R-A-D-L-E. It contains 6 letters.