NYT Dictionary

GLUEY

/ˈɡluːiː/
AdjectiveGLUE-yglue-y · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021

Meaning

Viscous and adhesive, as glue.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English glewy; equivalent to glue + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stickygummytackyglutinousmucilaginouspastyviscidviscousadhesivebulldogged

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.