NYT Dictionary

LONGHAND

/ˈlɒŋˌhænd/
NounAdverbLONG-handlong-hand · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From long + hand, by analogy with shorthand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

handwritinghandwrittencursiveengrossedflowinggraphicinscribeditalicitalicizedlettering

Antonyms

shorthandprintprint out

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, 2020.

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