Messy
5 lettersadjectiveUpdated June 2026
Definition
untidy or dirty
“The children left the kitchen in a messy state.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɛsi/
Syllables
mess·y
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Wordle
"Messy" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
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"Messy" is worth 10 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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