Merry

5 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Cheerful and lively, often associated with celebration or festivity.

“They wished everyone a merry Christmas.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmɛri/

Syllables

mer·ry

Related Words

Synonyms

cheerfuljoyfulfestive

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double R pattern with vowels E and Y.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; double R can be strategic.

Words Related to Merry

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “merry” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

berry derry ferry herry kerry marry mercy murry perry serry terry verry

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