Alky
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for an alcoholic person or for alcohol.
“The corner shop was popular with local alkies.”
Pronunciation
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al·ky
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Synonyms
alcoholicdrunkard
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K and Y — tests less common letters.
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Worth 11 points. K and Y both score.
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