NYT Dictionary

EDGY

/ˈed͡ʒi/
AdjectiveEDG-yedg-y · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

Nervous, apprehensive.

Etymology

Origin: German

From edge + -y. Compare German eckig (“angular, edgy”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jitteryjumpynervyoverstrungrestiveuptightafraidanxiousapprehensivebreathless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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