Drafty

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Allowing cold air to blow through gaps or cracks, failing to keep out draughts.

“The old farmhouse was drafty, with cold air seeping under every door and window frame.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

draft·y

Related Words

Synonyms

draughtybreezy airy

Antonyms

airtightsealed warm

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with DR and ends in -AFTY, the Y ending is typical of adjectives and can indicate uncommon letters

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Scrabble

Scores 13 points including the Y, the F and Y together add good tile value

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crafty drafts

Words you can make from Drafty

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draft rafty tardy trady adry arty atry daft dart drat dray fady fard fart frat fray fyrd raft trad tray yard

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