NYT Dictionary

IRONWORK

/ˈaɪərn.ˌwərk/
NounI-ron-worki-ron-work · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

Anything made wholly or largely of iron, especially when used for decoration.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English ironwerk, irynwerk, equivalent to iron + -work.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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