NYT Dictionary

GIMMICK

/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/
NounVerbGIM-mickgim-mick · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A trick or device used to attain some end.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Unknown. Possibly a rough anagram of magic or from gimme.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

catchdoodaddoohickeydoojiggergizmogismogubbinsthingamabobthingumabobthingmabob

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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