NYT Dictionary

BLURRY

/ˈblɜːɹi/
AdjectiveBLUR-ryblur-ry · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2024

Meaning

Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English blur Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English blurry From blur + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blearyblurredfoggyfuzzyhazymuzzyaleatoryamorphousanarchicbaggy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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