Mercury

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A silvery-white toxic heavy metal that is liquid at room temperature, used in thermometers and other instruments. Also the planet closest to the Sun in our solar system.

“The mercury in the thermometer rose steadily as the day grew warmer.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈməː.kjʊ.ri/

Syllables

mer·cu·ry

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Synonyms

quicksilver

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Wordle

Contains high-value letters U and Y together

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Scrabble

14 points; Y at end provides good extension potential

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