1noun
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
“his detention was politically motivated”
01 Word definition
custody
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is CUSTODY a word?
Yes. CUSTODY is a 7-letter noun. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-U-S-T-O-D-YHow do you spell CUSTODY?
CUSTODY contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with Y.
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2noun
holding by the police
“the suspect is in custody”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗detentiondetainmenthold
02 Letter breakdown
How is CUSTODY spelled?
C1U2S3T4O5D6Y7
03 Word-game status
Can you play CUSTODY?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About CUSTODY.
How do you spell CUSTODY?
CUSTODY is spelled C-U-S-T-O-D-Y. It contains 7 letters.