Hickey
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small inflamed spot or pustule on the skin, commonly associated with acne.
“He tried to conceal the hickey on his chin before the job interview.”
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hick·ey
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Wordle
Ends in EY, K is the key consonant, contains double vowel sound
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Worth 18 points, K and Y both add strong value to this six-letter word
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