Zippy

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

bright, fresh, and lively

“The zippy little car handled the tight corners with ease”

Pronunciation

Syllables

zip·py

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Synonyms

alert brisklivelymerryrattlingsnappyspankingbouncing

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Zippy" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.

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Scrabble

"Zippy" is worth 21 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.

Words Related to Zippy

Words one letter different

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

dippy gippy hippy kippy lippy nippy pippy sippy tippy

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