The /s l/ sound at the end of a word is usually spelled stle. The letter t is silent.
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castle |
The castle was under siege.
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nestle |
The puppy can nestle down in its new bed.
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bristle |
The broom had one broken bristle.
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thistle |
Thistle plants were growing among the corn.
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gristle |
The joint of meat had lots of gristle.
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whistle |
The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.
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jostle |
To jostle is to push past people using your elbows.
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bustle |
I could barely move for the bustle of the street.
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wrestle |
The policeman will wrestle the burglar to the ground.
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