Smiley
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A digital symbol or text-based emoticon representing a smiling face, used to convey happiness or goodwill.
“She ended her message with a smiley to show she was joking.”
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains vowels I, E, and Y, the MILE pattern in the middle is very Wordle-friendly
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, Y on a bonus square adds value and the word plays off SMILE tiles cleanly
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