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telltale

/ˈtɛlteɪl/
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noun

  • One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
  • Tattletale; squealer.
  • An indicator, such as a warning light, that serves to warn of a hazard or problem.
  • Something that serves to reveal something else.

    "The telltale was the lipstick on his shirt collar."

  • A movable piece of ivory, lead, or other material, connected to the bellows of an organ, whose position indicates when the wind is exhausted.
  • A length of yarn or ribbon attached to a sail or shroud etc to indicate the direction of the flow of the air relative to the boat.
  • A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.
  • A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course.
  • A machine or contrivance for indicating or recording something, particularly for keeping a check upon employees (factory hands, watchmen, drivers, etc.) by revealing to their employers what they have done or omitted.
  • A bird, the tattler.
  • A story or fable that has a moral or message.

adjective

  • Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

    "He blushed when he approached, a telltale sign that he was happy to see him."

Word Statistics

Letter Count8 letters
Syllables2 syllables
Difficulty Level
Hard
Word FrequencyUncommon
Vowel Count3 vowels
Consonant Count5 consonants

Letter Analysis & Structure

First LetterT
Last LetterE
Letter Breakdown
T
E
L
L
T
A
L
E

Game Compatibility & Validity

Valid English Word
Available in Smotix Dictionary
Suitable for Vocabulary Learning
Compatible with Random Wordle (4–8 Letters)
Suitable for Timed Rush & Category Wordle

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