01 Word definition

lefty

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is LEFTY a word?

Yes. LEFTY is a 5-letter noun. a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LEFTY?

L-E-F-T-Y

LEFTY contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right

    their pitcher was a southpaw

2noun

  1. a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand

Synonyms
left-handersouthpawleft-handed pitcherleft handerlefthander
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LEFTY spelled?

L1E2F3T4Y5
Starts withLEFFirst 3 letters
Ends withFTYLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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FAQ Quick answers

About LEFTY.

How do you spell LEFTY?

LEFTY is spelled L-E-F-T-Y. It contains 5 letters.