NYT Dictionary

HICK

/hɪk/
NounVerbHIKGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Hick (“pet form of Richard”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boorcountry bumpkinchurlhillbillylobredneckrusticyokelboggerbogtrotter

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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