NYT Dictionary

HAMMY

/ˈhæmiː/
AdjectiveNounHAM-myham-my · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Resembling or characteristic of ham.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From ham + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balleticdramaticemotivefilmhamballetcinematiccinematographicdramaticaldramaturgic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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