Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
Convenient and useful; skilled with one's hands.
“A flashlight is handy to have during power outages.”
/ˈhæn.di/
hand·y
H start with vowels A and consonants N, D, Y.
Worth 12 points; Y is worth 4 points.
Change a single letter of “handy” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Look up handy in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!