NYT Dictionary

GUILTY

/ˈɡɪl.ti/
AdjectiveNounGUILT-yguilt-y · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Responsible for a dishonest act.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English gilty, gulty, from Old English gyltiġ (“offending, guilty”); equivalent to guilt + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

culpablenocentcensurableblamelesspraiseworthyshildyat faultblameworthyguiltyreprehensible

Antonyms

innocentnot guiltyblamelesscleanclean-handedclean as a hound's toothclean as a whistlecleardovelikeguiltless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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