Occupy
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To keep someone engaged or busy, or to take up a position, space, or time.
“She needed a puzzle to occupy her mind during the long train journey.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/
Syllables
oc·cu·py
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Wordle
Double C and a final Y are the two key features, the -CUPY ending is quite distinctive once C is confirmed.
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Scrabble
Y (4) combined with double C (6 points) gives strong tile value, excellent word if you have Y and two C tiles.
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