1noun
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
01 Word definition
leaven
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is LEAVEN a word?
Yes. LEAVEN is a 6-letter noun. a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-E-A-V-E-NHow do you spell LEAVEN?
LEAVEN contains 6 letters, begins with L, and ends with N.
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2noun
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
“his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗leavening
02 Letter breakdown
How is LEAVEN spelled?
L1E2A3V4E5N6
03 Word-game status
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About LEAVEN.
How do you spell LEAVEN?
LEAVEN is spelled L-E-A-V-E-N. It contains 6 letters.