NYT Dictionary

GOONY

AdjectiveNounGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

* From goon + -y. Also as a shortened form of gooney.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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