Touchy
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Easily upset or offended by minor remarks or actions.
“He had always been touchy about comments regarding his height.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʌt͡ʃi/
Syllables
touch·y
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Wordle
Ends in CHY, the TCH cluster is distinctive, the OU vowel pair near the start is helpful
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, Y and CH together contribute high tile value, limited hooks due to Y ending
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