Picky

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

excessively fussy or selective

“She was picky about which restaurants she would visit.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpɪki/

Syllables

pick·y

Related Words

Synonyms

finicalfinickyfussy particular

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Picky" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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"Picky" is worth 16 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Picky

Words one letter different

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

dicky hicky kicky micky nicky pecky picks picry pinky pisky pocky ricky ticky vicky wicky

Words you can make from Picky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “picky”.

icky pick

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