01 Word definition

propel

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PROPEL a word?

Yes. PROPEL is a 6-letter verb. cause to move forward with force Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PROPEL?

P-R-O-P-E-L

PROPEL contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. cause to move forward with force

    Steam propels this ship

2verb

  1. give an incentive for action

    This moved me to sacrifice my career
Synonyms
impelmotivateactuatemovepromptincite
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends13points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PROPEL spelled?

P1R2O3P4E5L6
Starts withPROFirst 3 letters
Ends withPELLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats P
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About PROPEL.

How do you spell PROPEL?

PROPEL is spelled P-R-O-P-E-L. It contains 6 letters.