Crusty

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Covered with or having developed a firm, hard outer layer.

“The crusty sourdough loaf had a golden, crackling exterior that shattered when sliced.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkrʌsti/

Syllables

crust·y

Related Words

Synonyms

crisp gruffcantankerous

Antonyms

soft amiable gentle

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

No E or A vowels, only U and Y carry vowel sounds, making this a tricky Wordle target.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, the Y ending scores 4 points and CRUST is a well-known base to build from.

Words Related to Crusty

Anagrams of Crusty

Words that use exactly the same letters as “crusty”.

curtsy

Words one letter different

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

crusts trusty

Words you can make from Crusty

Shorter words formed from the letters in “crusty”.

crust cryst curst cyrus rusty yurts crts crus crut curs curt cury cust cuts cyst rust ruts scry scut yurt

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “crusty”.

curstly curtsey

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