Syrupy
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Excessively or cloyingly sweet, either in taste or in a sentimental manner.
“The film had a syrupy ending that felt far too sentimental for the story's dark themes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɪr.ə.pi/
Syllables
syr·up·y
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Two Y letters and a U with no other standard vowels and the double Y is extremely rare in Wordle
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Two Y tiles worth 4 each plus P worth 3, totalling 11 points from high-value tiles alone
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