Devilry

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Wicked, cruel, or mischievous behaviour of an extreme and malevolent kind.

“The gang's devilry left the village in a state of fear and disbelief.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

dev·il·ry

Related Words

Synonyms

deviltrymischiefmischievousnessdevilmentrascalityrogueryroguishnessshenanigan

Antonyms

virtuegoodnessdecency

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in R-Y which is an uncommon Wordle ending, the V early in the word is a key check

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points with V=4 and Y=4, two high-value tiles make this a strong play

Words Related to Devilry

Words you can make from Devilry

Shorter words formed from the letters in “devilry”.

direly drivel livery ridley verily deriv devil divel diver drily drive ervil idler idryl levir lived liver livre lyrid redly riled riley rived rivel

Add a letter to make a longer word

8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “devilry”.

delivery

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