Hardy

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

robust and capable of enduring difficult conditions

“The hardy shrub survived the harsh winter frost.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɑːdi/

Syllables

har·dy

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Synonyms

stalwartstoutsturdyaudaciousbravedauntlessfearlessintrepid

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Anagrams of Hardy

Words that use exactly the same letters as “hardy”.

hydra

Words one letter different

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

bardy gardy handy hards harpy harry lardy mardy pardy tardy vardy

Words you can make from Hardy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hardy”.

adry dray hard yard

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “hardy”.

hardly

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