NYT Dictionary

EGGHEAD

/ˈɛɡˌhɛd/
NounEGG-headegg-head · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A bald person, especially a man.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From egg + head.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boffinbrainiacbrainbright sparkeggheadgeeknerdPoindexterpoindexterpropeller head

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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