1noun
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
01 Word definition
pistol
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is PISTOL a word?
Yes. PISTOL is a 6-letter noun. a firearm that is held and fired with one hand Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-I-S-T-O-LHow do you spell PISTOL?
PISTOL contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with L.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗handgunside armshooting iron
02 Letter breakdown
How is PISTOL spelled?
P1I2S3T4O5L6
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About PISTOL.
How do you spell PISTOL?
PISTOL is spelled P-I-S-T-O-L. It contains 6 letters.