Whisky
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A distilled alcoholic spirit made from fermented grain mash, typically matured in oak casks.
“He poured two fingers of single malt whisky and raised the glass to the light.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwɪski, ˈʍɪski/
Syllables
whis·ky
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Synonyms
whiskey
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
WH opener, K in position five and Y at the end, both less common Wordle letters
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Scrabble
K scores 5 and Y adds flexibility, WHISKY is a strong Scrabble play with good overall tile value
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