NYT Dictionary

LEFTY

/ˈlɛfti/

NounAdjectiveLEFT-yleft-y · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019

Meaning

One who is left-handed.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English left Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English lefty From left + -y (nominal suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

left-handersouthpawleftieleftistleft-wingerwokelefthander

Antonyms

rightyrightie

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 2018, 2019.