NYT Dictionary

CRUDDY

/ˈkɹʌdi/

AdjectiveCRUD-dycrud-dy · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Full of crud.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English cruddi, equivalent to crud + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

begrimeddirtymuckybefouledbesmirchedclartycruddydirtsomefoul grotty

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

2025-05-26CYAUHDR

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