Handy

/ˈhæn.di/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters

Definition of Handy

adjective

  1. Easy to use, useful.

    "Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all."

  2. Nearby, within reach.

    "I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency."

  3. Of a person: dexterous, skilful.

    "She's very handy: she made all her own kitchen cupboards."

  4. Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.
  5. Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.

Anagrams of Handy

Words You Can Make

11 words can be made from the letters in "handy":

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "handy" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

at handcrafty

ANTONYMS

awkward