NYT Dictionary

BRIARY

AdjectiveBRI-ar-ybri-ar-y · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Like a briar; thorny.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From briar + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

barbedbarbellatebrierybristlyburredburrypricklyspinythornybristled

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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