Quirky
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Characterised by unexpected or unconventional traits that are often curious or appealing.
“Her quirky sense of humour won over the audience within minutes of taking the stage.”
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QUI opening with KY ending, Q, U, I, R, K, Y together give six distinct letters for excellent Wordle coverage
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Q (10 pts), K (5 pts), and Y (4 pts) together make QUIRKY one of the highest-scoring six-letter Scrabble words
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