Hooky

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

shaped like a hook; also playing truant

“The children played hooky from school on the sunny day.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhʊki/

Syllables

hook·y

Related Words

Synonyms

truancy

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Hooky" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Hooky" is worth 15 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Hooky

Words one letter different

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

booky cooky hocky hoody hooey hoofy hooka hooks hooly kooky looky rooky sooky

Words you can make from Hooky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hooky”.

hook

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