NYT Dictionary

DOTTY

/ˈdɑ.ti/
AdjectiveNounDOT-tydot-ty · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Mildly insane or eccentric; often, senile.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See dote, or compare totty (“unsteady, dizzy”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balmybarmybatsbattybonkersbuggycrackedcrackersdaftfruity

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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