NYT Dictionary
LEEWAY
[ˈliːˌweɪ]NounLEE-waylee-way · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From lee (“side away from the wind”) + way.
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.