NYT Dictionary

LANDLADY

/ˈlæn(d)ˌleɪ.di/

NounLAND-la-dyland-la-dy · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A female landlord.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From land + lady.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beneficiarydeedholderhosthouseholderlairdcestuifeoffeefeudatoryhostesslandlord

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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