Homily
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A religious sermon or moral address delivered to a congregation, often during a church service.
“The bishop's homily touched on the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.”
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Syllables
hom·i·ly
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Synonyms
preachment
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Ends in ILY and starts HOM, with three vowels spread across six letters.
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HOMILY scores 14 points and the terminal Y tile adds useful value.
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