Busy

4 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Having a lot to do or actively occupied with tasks.

“She's too busy to answer the phone right now.”

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Contains both U and Y vowels.

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Worth 9 points; Y can be tricky to place.

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