Scanty

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Insufficient in size, quantity, or extent to meet what is needed.

“The scanty rainfall left the farmers facing a poor harvest for the second year running.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈskænti/

Syllables

scant·y

Related Words

Synonyms

pantiepantybare spare skimpy

Antonyms

ampleabundantplentifulgenerous

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

The Y ending and SC opening narrow guesses considerably, with vowel A sitting in position 3

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points with Y scoring 4, a solid moderate scorer for clearing a consonant-heavy rack

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Words you can make from Scanty

Shorter words formed from the letters in “scanty”.

antsy async canst cants canty cyans nasty sanct sancy santy scant stacy styan styca tansy acts ants cans cant cany cast cats cays cyan

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