Penny

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A coin worth one cent in US currency or one pence in British currency.

“She found a lucky penny on the sidewalk.”

Pronunciation

IPA

'pɛni

Syllables

pen·ny

Related Words

Synonyms

cent coin

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double N with Y ending, single vowel E.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with Y worth 4 points.

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benny fenny genny henny jenny kenny lenny penna penni pensy peony pinny punny wenny

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