Cranky
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
(Of a sailing vessel) tending to heel over too readily when carrying sail, making it difficult to handle.
“The old ketch was cranky in anything above a light breeze and needed careful trimming.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkræŋki/
Syllables
crank·y
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Wordle
Ends in -KY with K in position 5, an unusual Wordle ending that can catch players out
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points with K scoring 5 and Y adding a useful hook, a strong mid-game play
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