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Updated June 2026
anxious and easily startled
“The loud bang made everyone jumpy for the rest of the evening.”
/ˈdʒʌmpi/
jump·y
"Jumpy" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
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Change a single letter of “jumpy” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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