NYT Dictionary

GOODNIGHT

/ɡˈʊdnˌaɪt/
PhraseNounVerbGOOD-nightgood-night · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Alternative spelling of good night.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From good + night.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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