Daddy

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An informal term for father used especially by children. A paternal figure or male parent.

“The little girl ran to hug her daddy when he came home.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdædi/

Syllables

dad·dy

Related Words

Synonyms

dadfatherpapa

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double D with Y ending, good vowel A.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points with Y providing the highest value.

Words Related to Daddy

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “daddy” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

baddy caddy dandy dawdy deddy diddy doddy duddy faddy waddy

Words you can make from Daddy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “daddy”.

addy dyad

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