1noun
a severe or trying experience
01 Word definition
ordeal
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is ORDEAL a word?
Yes. ORDEAL is a 6-letter noun. a severe or trying experience Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-R-D-E-A-LHow do you spell ORDEAL?
ORDEAL contains 6 letters, begins with O, and ends with L.
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2noun
a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗trial by ordeal
02 Letter breakdown
How is ORDEAL spelled?
O1R2D3E4A5L6
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About ORDEAL.
How do you spell ORDEAL?
ORDEAL is spelled O-R-D-E-A-L. It contains 6 letters.