01 Word definition

handy

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is HANDY a word?

Yes. HANDY is a 5-letter adjective. useful and convenient Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HANDY?

H-A-N-D-Y

HANDY contains 5 letters, begins with H, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. useful and convenient

    “a handy gadget”

2adjective

  1. skillful with the hands

    “handy with an axe”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HANDY spelled?

H1A2N3D4Y5
Starts withHANFirst 3 letters
Ends withNDYLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About HANDY.

How do you spell HANDY?

HANDY is spelled H-A-N-D-Y. It contains 5 letters.