Infancy

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The earliest period of life or development, whether of a person, organisation, or idea.

“The technology was still in its infancy when the company launched its first product.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

in·fan·cy

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Synonyms

babyhood

Antonyms

maturityadulthoodold age

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -NCY with only two vowels I and A, making it tricky for vowel-focused strategies

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the Y and C add solid tile value to this common seven-letter word

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Words you can make from Infancy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “infancy”.

canny fancy fanny finca finny incan nancy anni ayin cain cann cany cyan facy fain fany fica finn inca naif nina

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