01 Word definition

drill

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is DRILL a word?

Yes. DRILL is a 5-letter noun. a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DRILL?

D-R-I-L-L

DRILL contains 5 letters, begins with D, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

2noun

  1. similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

Synonyms
Mandrillus leucophaeus
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends8points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DRILL spelled?

D1R2I3L4L5
Starts withDRIFirst 3 letters
Ends withILLLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats L
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About DRILL.

How do you spell DRILL?

DRILL is spelled D-R-I-L-L. It contains 5 letters.