Updated June 2026
An attractive or endearing person or thing.
“Everyone agreed the puppy was an absolute cutie.”
/ˈkjuːti/
cut·ie
"Cutie" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
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