NYT Dictionary

BALMY

/ˈbɑmi/
AdjectiveBALM-ybalm-y · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

Producing balm.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From balm + -y. Piecewise doublet of balsamic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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