Mummy

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a preserved ancient body; also an informal term for mother

“The Egyptian mummy was displayed in the museum.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmʌmi/

Syllables

mum·my

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Synonyms

mamamamammamommomma mommy mammymum

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Wordle

"Mummy" repeats a letter (3 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Words Related to Mummy

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dummy gummy lummy mammy mommy mumms mumsy rummy tummy yummy

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