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Irony

Yes, irony is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does irony mean?

noun

  1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn he used sarcasm to upset his opponent
  2. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated
  3. a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for irony

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of irony

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters IRONY.

Words you can make from irony

Unscramble IRONY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is irony a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Irony is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is irony worth in Scrabble?

Irony is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does irony mean?

Irony means: witty language used to convey insults or scorn.

Could irony be a Wordle answer?

Irony is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.