NYT Dictionary

FLEECY

/ˈfliːsi/
AdjectiveFLEEC-yfleec-y · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

Resembling or covered in fleece.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English fleece Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English fleecy From fleece + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

brushednappedbristlybushyciliatecirrosedownyfeatheryflocculentflossy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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