How to spell PRETEX correctly?

If you've mistakenly typed "pretex" and can't seem to find the right word, fret not! It's likely you meant "pretext", meaning a false reason or excuse. Alternatively, if you were aiming for "pretzel", the delicious twisted dough treat, you might have overlooked a letter or two. Take care while typing, and the right word will reveal itself!

• pre text
• pre-text
• pretax The pretax profits are the profits after taxes have been paid.
• Preter-
• pretext The burglar entered the house under the pretext of fixing the plumbing.

Statem

• sated
• seated
• stadium
• stardom
• started
• starter
• stat
• state
• stated
• stately