Papery

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Resembling paper in quality, being thin, dry, or fragile to the touch.

“The ancient manuscript had become papery and brittle after centuries of storage.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pa·per·y

Related Words

Synonyms

chartaceouspaperlike

Antonyms

thick sturdy

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ERY with double P, the ERY suffix is common in adjectives and worth remembering

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, the Y end-hook on PAP gives moderate board flexibility

Words Related to Papery

Anagrams of Papery

Words that use exactly the same letters as “papery”.

prepay

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “papery” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

japery napery papers popery

Words you can make from Papery

Shorter words formed from the letters in “papery”.

apery paper papey papyr payer rappe repay aery aper ayre eppy eyra pare pear pray prep prey pyre reap repp year

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