01 Word definition

key

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is KEY a word?

Yes. KEY is a 3-letter noun. metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell KEY?

K-E-Y

KEY contains 3 letters, begins with K, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

2noun

  1. something crucial for explaining

    the key to development is economic integration
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends9points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is KEY spelled?

K1E2Y3
Starts withKEYFirst 3 letters
Ends withKEYLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About KEY.

How do you spell KEY?

KEY is spelled K-E-Y. It contains 3 letters.