Expiry

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The point at which something such as a contract, licence, or guarantee ceases to be valid.

“Check the expiry date on the voucher before attempting to use it.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪkˈspaɪ.ər.i/

Syllables

ex·pi·ry

Related Words

Synonyms

expiration lapse termination

Antonyms

commencementinceptionstart

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Two vowels (E, I) with a Y ending, EX- combined with the uncommon -IRY suffix makes this distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points with X (8pts) and Y (4pts) combining well, limited hook options but high base value

Words Related to Expiry

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expire

Words you can make from Expiry

Shorter words formed from the letters in “expiry”.

irpex prexy pyrex pyxie eiry eryx expy peri pier pixy prey pyre ripe

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