Sticky

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having the property of adhering to surfaces. Difficult to deal with.

“The candy made her fingers sticky.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈstɪki/

Syllables

stick·y

Related Words

Synonyms

adhesivetacky gummy

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains CK pattern and Y ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points with valuable Y and CK.

Words Related to Sticky

Words one letter different

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sticks

Words you can make from Sticky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “sticky”.

stick ticks ticky cist city cyst icky itsy kits sick

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