Malmsey

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A rich, sweet fortified wine originally produced from the Malvasia grape, now most commonly associated with Madeira.

“The legend of the Duke of Clarence drowned in a butt of malmsey has long fascinated historians.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

malm·sey

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Synonyms

madeiramalvasiasweet wine

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Wordle

Contains A and E vowels, the Y ending and the unusual SEY combination make this word highly distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, the Y scores 4 points and the M-Y framing makes MALMSEY a tricky but rewarding play

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