NYT Dictionary

HOWDY

/ˈhaʊdi/
InterjectionVerbNounHOW-dyhow-dy · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An informal greeting.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of howdy-do, from how-d'ye-do (“how do you do”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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