NYT Dictionary

DEADWOOD

/ˈdedwʊd/
NounDEAD-wooddead-wood · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Dead branches or wood on a tree, or coarse woody debris.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From dead + wood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.