NYT Dictionary

GRANDDAD

/ˈɡræn.ˌdæd/
NounGRAND-dadgrand-dad · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

grandfather

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From grand- + dad (“father”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

grampsgranddaddygrandpagrandfatherpopsgrandad

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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