NYT Dictionary
FIDDLY
/ˈfɪdli/AdjectiveFID-dlyfid-dly · 2 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Requiring dexterity to operate.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From fiddle + -y, from the verb.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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