Savory

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Describing something that is morally respectable, acceptable, or free from disreputable elements.

“His past dealings were not entirely savory, and several investors remained cautious.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈseɪvəri/

Syllables

sa·vor·y

Related Words

Synonyms

savourypiquantzesty

Antonyms

unsavory

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains vowels A, O, Y, ends in Y, V adds interest, no repeated letters

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, V and Y both add tile value, a strong Scrabble word

Words Related to Savory

Words one letter different

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

savors

Words you can make from Savory

Shorter words formed from the letters in “savory”.

arvos ovary savor savoy soary sorva arvo asor avos avoy avys oars rays rosa rosy ryas soar soya vary

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