NYT Dictionary

DARKY

/ˈdɑrkiː/
NounDARK-ydark-y · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

Alternative spelling of darkey (“dark-skinned person”).

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English dark Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English darky From dark + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

darkiedarkeyblackboycaucasianamerindbushmanindianmalayanmongolian

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 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

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