Holly

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An evergreen shrub or tree with spiny leaves and red berries.

“Holly decorations are popular during Christmas celebrations.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɒli/

Syllables

hol·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

shrubevergreenplant

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L with Y ending, plant name.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; Y and double L add value.

Words Related to Holly

Words one letter different

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

bolly colly dolly folly golly helly hilly holey holla hollo hooly hotly jolly lolly molly oolly polly tolly wolly

Words you can make from Holly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “holly”.

holl holy

Longer words starting with Holly

Words that begin with “holly”.

hollywood

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