1adjective
having a difficult and contrary disposition
01 Word definition
ornery
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is ORNERY a word?
Yes. ORNERY is a 6-letter adjective. having a difficult and contrary disposition Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-R-N-E-R-YHow do you spell ORNERY?
ORNERY contains 6 letters, begins with O, and ends with Y.
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗cantankerouscrotchety
02 Letter breakdown
How is ORNERY spelled?
O1R2N3E4R5Y6
03 Word-game status
Can you play ORNERY?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About ORNERY.
How do you spell ORNERY?
ORNERY is spelled O-R-N-E-R-Y. It contains 6 letters.