NYT Dictionary

LOUCHE

/luʃ/
AdjectiveNounVerbAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Of questionable taste or morality; decadent.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French louche.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shady

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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