NYT Dictionary

FILTHY

/ˈfɪlθi/
AdjectiveVerbFILTH-yfilth-y · 2 syllablesGrade 2

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

Meaning

Covered with filth; very dirty.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English filthy, filthi, equivalent to filth + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sleazyslimygrimyhorrygruesomesmuttyfoulnastydirtylousy

Antonyms

pristineholyvenerable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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