Patchy

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Inconsistent or uneven in quality, coverage, or distribution, lacking uniformity throughout.

“The mobile signal was patchy in the countryside, dropping out every few miles.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpætʃi/

Syllables

patch·y

Related Words

Synonyms

uneveninconsistentirregularvariable spotty

Antonyms

consistent uniform even steady

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in CHY with a tricky consonant cluster, worth guessing for the high-value CH pair

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points with the CH pair and Y both contributing significant tile value

Words Related to Patchy

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “patchy” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

catchy pitchy

Words you can make from Patchy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “patchy”.

cathy chapt cyath pacht patch pathy typha yacht achy acpt caph cath chap chat chay hypt pact path tach

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