NYT Dictionary

GRABBY

/ˈɡɹæbi/

AdjectiveNounGRAB-bygrab-by · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Tending to grab, especially rudely or greedily.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

handsyeye-catchingflashyglossyattention-grabbingconspicuousgrabbyhigh-profileprominentsalient

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

2026-04-04GAULBRY
2024-10-10RAUGBLY
2023-03-31YRANIBG