Crossly

7 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

In an irritable or bad-tempered manner, showing clear annoyance or displeasure.

“He replied crossly when asked the same question for the third time.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cross·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

grouchilygrumpily

Antonyms

pleasantlycalmly mildly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with CR and ends in -LY, the double S and Y at the end are both scoring features

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, Y scores 4 and C scores 3, double S uses two tiles but Y adds considerable value

Words Related to Crossly

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “crossly” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

crassly grossly

Words you can make from Crossly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “crossly”.

cloys corsy coryl cross croyl lossy clos cloy cols coly cory coss cosy coys croy lory loss orly rocs ross rosy scry sols soys

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