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Accesory or accessory?

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Correct spelling: accessory. Misspelling: accesory.

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Memory tip

Two Cs and two Ss, like access, then -ory: access + ory.

Why people write “accesory”

The misspelling “accesory” is only one letter off: it uses a single S where accessory has a double SS.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make accessory automatic.

What does “accessory” mean?

accessory noun

  1. clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

    Synonyms:accoutrementaccouterment

  2. a supplementary component that improves capability

    Synonyms:appurtenancesupplement

  3. someone who helps another person commit a crime

    Synonyms:accessary

accessory adjective

  1. aiding and abetting in a crime

    “he was charged with being accessory to the crime”

    Synonyms:accessary

  2. furnishing added support

    “an ancillary pump”

    Synonyms:adjunctancillaryadjuvantappurtenantauxiliary

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Accessory” in a sentence

  • A good belt is the one accessory every outfit needs.
  • He was charged with being accessory to the crime.
  • An ancillary pump.

Is “accessory” a playable word?

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16 points in Scrabble · 17 in Words With Friends

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“accesory” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from ACCESSORY.

Accessory: quick answers

Is it accesory or accessory?
The correct spelling is accessory. “accesory” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell accessory?
Two Cs and two Ss, like access, then -ory: access + ory.
What does accessory mean?
Accessory means: clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing.