01 Word definition

paltry

6 letters · 1 vowel · 5 consonants

Is PALTRY a word?

Yes. PALTRY is a 6-letter adjective. not worth considering Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PALTRY?

P-A-L-T-R-Y

PALTRY contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. not worth considering

    “he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost”

2adjective

  1. contemptibly small in amount

    “a measly tip”
Synonyms
negligibletriflingmeaslymiserable
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PALTRY spelled?

P1A2L3T4R5Y6
Starts withPALFirst 3 letters
Ends withTRYLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About PALTRY.

How do you spell PALTRY?

PALTRY is spelled P-A-L-T-R-Y. It contains 6 letters.