NYT Dictionary

FILLY

/ˈfɪli/
NounFIL-lyfil-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

A young female horse.

Etymology

Origin: Old Norse

From Old Norse fylja (whence Danish føl), related to foal. Cognate with Dutch veulen, German Fohlen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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