Gunpowder alternatives include cordite (7 letters), PEKOE (5 letters), and orangepekoe (11 letters). Cordite is a smokeless propellant used in firearms and artillery, developed in the late 19th century as an alternative to gunpowder. PEKOE is a type of black tea made from young leaves and buds of the tea plant. Orangepekoe is a grade of black tea made from larger leaves and is considered to be of higher quality than PEKOE.