Leery

/ˈlɪə.ɹi/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:8 pts5 letters

Definition of Leery

adjective

Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
"Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals."

Anagrams of Leery

No exact anagrams found for "leery". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "leery" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

LE...Words starting with "le"...RYWords ending with "ry"All 5-letter words Unscramble "leery"

Letter Values

l1

e1

e1

r1

y4

Total: 8 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "leery"All 5-Letter Words Words Starting With "L"

Rhymes With Leery

abhenry ablutionary abolitionary accessary accessory accretionary accusatory acidimetry actinometry actuary additory adjudicatory

Related 5-Letter Words

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Leery"

Leery is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Leery" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "leery" is a low-scoring word.