Faulty
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Containing a defect or imperfection that prevents something from working correctly or as intended.
“The mechanic traced the intermittent stalling to a faulty fuel pressure sensor.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɔːlti/
Syllables
fault·y
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The FAULT base extended by Y is a natural guess, and the AU vowel pair in position two and three is worth testing in Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 12 points with the F and Y tiles boosting the score, making it one of the better-valued common adjectives for a six-letter play
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