Malayan
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person belonging to the Malay people who inhabit the northern Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, and parts of the western Malay Archipelago.
“The exhibition featured traditional crafts made by Malayan artisans from the coastal fishing communities.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ma·lay·an
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Synonyms
malaymalaysian
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains three As spread throughout, the -AN ending is common and helps confirm the final letters
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, the Y scores 4 points and the triple-A helps manage an overloaded vowel rack
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