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01 Word definition

drift

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is DRIFT a word?

Yes. DRIFT is a 5-letter noun. a force that moves something along Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DRIFT?

D-R-I-F-T

DRIFT contains 5 letters, begins with D, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a force that moves something along

2noun

  1. the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

Synonyms
impetusimpulsion
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends9points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DRIFT spelled?

D1R2I3F4T5
Starts withDRIFirst 3 letters
Ends withIFTLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with DRI →Words ending in IFT →Words made from DRIFT →Words with D →Words with F →Words with I →Words with R →

03 Word-game status

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DRIFT.

How do you spell DRIFT?

DRIFT is spelled D-R-I-F-T. It contains 5 letters.