NYT Dictionary
KITTY
/ˈkɪti/NounKIT-tykit-ty · 2 syllablesGrade 1
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A young cat; a kitten.
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
From kitt(en) + -y (diminutive suffix). Compare Dutch katje (“kitty”). Etymology 1 sense 2 (“vulva and/or vagina”) is probably modelled after the use of pussy to refer to the body part, from the appearance of an unshaven vulva.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.