6-letter words containing p, y
- keypad — a separate section on some computer keyboards, grouping together numeric keys and those for mathematical or other special functions in an arrangement like that of a calculator.
- keypal — The e-mail equivalent of a penpal; someone with whom to exchange e-mail for the simple joy of communicating.
- kypris — Cypris.
- lay up — the manner, relative position, or direction in which something lies: the lie of the patio, facing the water. Synonyms: place, location, site.
- lay-up — Basketball. a shot with one hand from a point close to the basket, in which a player shoots the ball toward the basket, often off the backboard.
- le puy — a department in central France. 1931 sq. mi. (5000 sq. km). Capital: Le Puy.
- limply — lacking stiffness or firmness, as of substance, fiber, structure, or bodily frame: a limp body.
- limpsy — flimsy; limp; weak; lazy; flaccid.
- lyapas — (Russian acronym for "Logical Language for the Representation of Synthesis Algorithms") A language for the URAL-1 computer. It was coded in octal!
- lymph- — lympho-
- lymphs — Anatomy, Physiology. a clear yellowish, slightly alkaline, coagulable fluid, containing white blood cells in a liquid resembling blood plasma, that is derived from the tissues of the body and conveyed to the bloodstream by the lymphatic vessels.
- mayhap — perhaps.
- maypop — the edible fruit of the passionflower, Passiflora incarnata, of the southern U.S.
- midpay — (of an occupation, industry, etc) paying or tending to pay more than an unskilled job but less than a high-income one
- mispay — (transitive) To pay incorrectly, or to the wrong person.
- mopery — mopish behavior.
- morphy — Paul Charles, 1837–84, U.S. chess player.
- murphy — an Irish or white potato.
- myopes — Plural form of myope.
- myopia — Ophthalmology. a condition of the eye in which parallel rays are focused in front of the retina, objects being seen distinctly only when near to the eye; nearsightedness (opposed to hyperopia).
- myopic — Ophthalmology. pertaining to or having myopia; nearsighted.
- n-type — (of a semiconductor) having more conduction electrons than mobile holes
- napery — table linen, as tablecloths or napkins.
- numpty — A stupid or ineffectual person.
- nympha — Anatomy. one of the inner labia of the vulva.
- nympho — A nymphomaniac.
- nymphs — one of a numerous class of lesser deities of mythology, conceived of as beautiful maidens inhabiting the sea, rivers, woods, trees, mountains, meadows, etc., and frequently mentioned as attending a superior deity.
- occupy — to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- osprey — Also called fish hawk. a large hawk, Pandion haliaetus, that feeds on fish.
- p-type — (of a semiconductor) having a density of mobile holes in excess of that of conduction electrons
- pacify — to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.
- padeye — a ring fixed to the structure of a ship as a hold for small lines, tackles, etc.
- painty — of, coated with, or soiled with paint: a painty finish; painty overalls.
- palely — light-colored or lacking in color: a pale complexion; his pale face; a pale child. lacking the usual intensity of color due to fear, illness, stress, etc.: She looked pale and unwell when we visited her in the nursing home.
- paltry — ridiculously or insultingly small: a paltry sum.
- pamyat — an ultraconservative Russian nationalist organization founded in 1980 and noted for disseminating anti-Western and anti-Semitic propaganda.
- panary — a pantry or storehouse for bread
- pansys — a female given name.
- pantry — a room or closet in which food, groceries, and other provisions, or silverware, dishes, etc., are kept.
- papacy — the office, dignity, or jurisdiction of the pope.
- papaya — the large, yellow, melonlike fruit of a tropical American shrub or small tree, Carica papaya, eaten raw or cooked.
- papery — like paper; thin or flimsy: the papery petals of the narcissus.
- parity — the condition or fact of having borne offspring.
- parkly — of, relating to, or resembling a park
- parlay — to bet or gamble (an original amount and its winnings) on a subsequent race, contest, etc.
- parley — a discussion or conference.
- parody — a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet's soliloquy.
- partly — in part; to some extent or degree; partially; not wholly: His statement is partly true.
- pastry — a sweet baked food made of dough, especially the shortened paste used for pie crust and the like.