NYT Dictionary

CHIELD

/tʃiːld/
NounTSEELDAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A man; a fellow, chap.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Scots chield, apparently a variant form of child retained in specific senses.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2026.

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