Catchy
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Deceptively tricky or difficult, concealing a hidden complication that can mislead.
“The quiz question appeared simple at first but proved quite catchy once you read it carefully.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkætʃi/
Syllables
catch·y
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains a double C-H digraph, Y as the final letter, the CH combination is a useful deduction clue
Scrabble
Worth 16 points thanks to C scoring 3 points twice and Y scoring 4, an excellent Scrabble word
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