NYT Dictionary

BONY

/ˈboʊni/

AdjectiveBON-ybon-y · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English bony, equivalent to bone + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cadaverousemaciated gaunt haggardpinchedskeletalwastedosseousostealboney

Antonyms

boneless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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