NYT Dictionary

DIMWIT

/ˈdɪmwɪt/
NounDIM-witdim-wit · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

A person who is deficient in intelligence.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Compound of dim + wit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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