NYT Dictionary

HONEYED

/ˈhʌnid/
AdjectiveVerbHON-eyedhon-eyed · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Sweetened, with, or as if with, honey.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English honyed; equivalent to honey + -ed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

honeyhoniedsyrupydulcetmellifluousmellisonantsweetaffableagreeableambrosial

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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