Cubby

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small, snug space or compartment; a cubbyhole.

“Each child had a cubby to store their school bag and coat.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cub·by

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Synonyms

cubbyholesnuggerysnug

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Cubby" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Cubby" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Cubby

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “cubby” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bubby cabby cobby curby dubby fubby hubby nubby rubby tubby

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “cubby”.

chubby

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