NYT Dictionary

JENNY

/ˈd͡ʒɛni/
NounVerbJEN-nyjen-ny · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Partially from generic use of the female given name Jenny (cf. Jane) and partially from informal pronunciations of engine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jennetassbiddybitchbossycowdoedonkeyewefilly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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