NYT Dictionary

DODGY

/ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/
AdjectiveDODG-ydodg-y · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Evasive and shifty.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From dodge (verb) + -y. First used in mid-19th century England.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shakyflakychancyriskydodgechancefuldiceycraftycunningfoxy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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