NYT Dictionary

DILLWEED

NounDILL-weeddill-weed · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Dill, an aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine; Anethum graveolens.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Compound of dill + weed. From Old English dili (“dill”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dickweeddillbag

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, 2024, 2026.

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