NYT Dictionary

HOODWINK

/ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/
VerbNounHOOD-winkhood-wink · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

To cover the eyes with, or as if with, a hood; to blindfold.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

The verb is derived from hood (“head covering attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak”) + wink (“to close one’s eyes”). (< C16 'to blindfold'). The noun is derived from the verb.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

snowhoodman-blindjugglebeguilebamboozlebandagebedazzlebetrayblindblindfold

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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