Whacky
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Absurdly silly, eccentric, or irrational in an amusing or entertaining way.
“The comedian's whacky costume drew huge laughs from the packed audience.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwæk.iː/
Syllables
whack·y
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WH opener, CKY ending with A in position three, K is not common in Wordle
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K scores 5 and Y on a premium square gives solid value, a strong Scrabble word
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