NYT Dictionary
LANKY
/ˈleɪ̯ŋki/AdjectiveLANK-ylank-y · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From lank + -y.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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.