1noun
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
01 Word definition
scurvy
6 letters · 1 vowel · 5 consonants
Is SCURVY a word?
Yes. SCURVY is a 6-letter noun. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-C-U-R-V-YHow do you spell SCURVY?
SCURVY contains 6 letters, begins with S, and ends with Y.
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2adjective
of the most contemptible kind
“abject cowardice”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗scorbutusabjectlowlow-downmiserablescummy
02 Letter breakdown
How is SCURVY spelled?
S1C2U3R4V5Y6
03 Word-game status
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About SCURVY.
How do you spell SCURVY?
SCURVY is spelled S-C-U-R-V-Y. It contains 6 letters.