NYT Dictionary

INGROWN

/ɪnˈɡɹoʊn/
AdjectiveNounIN-grownin-grown · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From in- + grown.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ingrowingconfirmedembossedengravedestablishedetchedgravenimplantedimpressedimprinted

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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