Candy
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Sweet confections made with sugar or chocolate. Various types of sugary treats and desserts.
“Children collected candy while trick-or-treating on Halloween.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkændi/
Syllables
can·dy
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Synonyms
sweetsconfectionstreats
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Sweet treat with C, A, N, D, Y pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; Y and D provide good value.
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