Derby

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A horse race or sporting competition, or a type of men's hat with a rounded crown.

“The Kentucky Derby attracts thousands of spectators each year.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdɑː(r).bi/

Syllables

der·by

Related Words

Synonyms

race competitionhat

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in BY pattern, R in middle position.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points with B and Y, good for premium squares.

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darby debby deray derry herby verby

Words you can make from Derby

Shorter words formed from the letters in “derby”.

bred brey byre drey dyer

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