Accessory
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An additional item that complements or enhances something else, particularly in fashion or equipment. In legal contexts, it refers to someone who assists in a crime without directly committing it.
“The handbag was the perfect accessory to complete her evening outfit.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əkˈsɛs(ə)ri/
Syllables
ac·ces·so·ry
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Double-C and double-S patterns with three instances of vowel clusters
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Scrabble
17 points; valuable for using double letters and the high-value Y (4pts)
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