7 Little Words clue

“Not reliable”

This clue appeared in 7 Little Words (US edition) on Monday, August 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FLAKY
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Not reliable” ran in 7 Little Words on August 18, 2025. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters. In 7 Little Words the answer is built from two or three letter tiles, so look for a tile that starts with F.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not reliable” clue?+

The answer is FLAKY (5 letters), from 7 Little Words on August 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in 7 Little Words.

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