NYT Dictionary

CHINED

/t͡ʃaɪnd/

AdjectiveVerbGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Pertaining to, or having, a (particular type of) chine or backbone.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From chine + -ed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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