NYT Dictionary

ITCHY

/ˈɪt͡ʃi/
AdjectiveITCH-yitch-y · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Characterized by itching. (of a condition)

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English *yicchy, *ȝicchi, from Old English ġiċċiġ (“itchy”), equivalent to itch + -y. Cognate with Scots yeukie (“itchy”), West Frisian jokkerich (“itchy”), Dutch jeukachtig and jeukerig (“itchy”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pruriticscratchyanxiousjitteryjumpynervouson edgeitchinglasciviouslecherous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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