NYT Dictionary

HOTTIE

/ˈhɔti/
NounHOT-tiehot-tie · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

Synonym of hotshot.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hot + -ie. Sense “stolen vehicle” perhaps from hot-wired.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hotshotfittie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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