NYT Dictionary

GROOVY

/ˈɡɹuvi/
AdjectiveNounGROOV-ygroov-y · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or having grooves.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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