Brainy

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Exceptionally intelligent or mentally sharp.

“She was brainy enough to solve the logic puzzle in under two minutes.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbreɪni/

Syllables

brain·y

Related Words

Synonyms

clever intelligent smart

Antonyms

dimstupid dull

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

BRAIN + Y, contains RAIN inside, ends in Y which is a common Wordle answer ending worth trying

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, Y scores 4 points and sits nicely at the end, a good extension of the base BRAIN

Words Related to Brainy

Anagrams of Brainy

Words that use exactly the same letters as “brainy”.

binary

Words one letter different

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

brains brawny grainy

Words you can make from Brainy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “brainy”.

abrin bairn barny birny brain brian briny bryan nairy rabin rainy abir abri airn airy arni ayin bain bani bari barn birn bran bray

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “brainy”.

braying

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