Tricky
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Difficult to deal with or requiring particular care and skill, or alternatively unreliable and not to be trusted.
“The final question on the paper proved tricky even for the most prepared candidates.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtrɪk.i/
Syllables
trick·y
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Wordle
Contains CK cluster and Y ending, test T, R, I, C, K early in Wordle
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Worth 15 points, K and Y both add strong value, an excellent Scrabble word
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