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Word entry · 5 letters

nifty

Best crossword clue

"Neatly clever"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈnɪfti/Part of speech adjectiveSorted fintyStarts with NEnds with Y3 cluesCommon crossword word
1N2I3F4T5Y

Definitions

  1. Clever, stylish, or useful.

Word origin

From *nift + -y. First element is of unknown origin. Possibly theatrical slang, as a shortened, altered form of Magnificat. Alternatively, perhaps a special use of US regional niffed (“put off, peeved”).

Used in a sentence

  • a nifty trick for reducing your household energy bill
  • nifty gear
  • You look nifty in that jacket.

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Used as a crossword answer3 curated clues

01Neatly clever5 letters
02Clever and neat5 letters
03Clever and stylish5 letters

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