Clayey

6 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Consisting of, resembling, or having a high content of clay.

“The clayey soil in the garden held water poorly and became waterlogged after heavy rain.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

clay·ey

Related Words

Synonyms

clay-likeargillaceous

Antonyms

sandy loamy

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains two Ys and an E, the AYEY ending is highly unusual and memorable once seen

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Scrabble

Two Ys are rare on a rack but both score 4 points each, making this a surprisingly high-value play

Words Related to Clayey

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “clayey” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

clayed

Words you can make from Clayey

Shorter words formed from the letters in “clayey”.

claye lacey lycea acle acyl alce alec clay lace lacy yale

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