NYT Dictionary

GROWNUP

/ˈɡroʊn.ˌəp/
NounAdjectiveGROWN-upgrown-up · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

Alternative form of grown-up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adultbigfull-grownfully growngrownmajormanwoman

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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