Japery
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Behaviour or speech that resembles that of a clown or buffoon, involving jesting and comic antics.
“The audience grew tired of his japery and longed for the comedian to deliver something more substantial.”
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jap·er·y
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Wordle
J opener, APE in the middle, ends in -RY, the E and Y vowels are helpful
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Scrabble
J scores 8 and Y scores 4, -RY ending is productive, good Scrabble word for its tile value
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