NYT Dictionary

MANGY

/ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒi/
AdjectiveMAN-gyman-gy · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Afflicted, or looking as if afflicted, with mange.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English mange Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English mangy From mange + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

decrepitscruffyshabbymangeyabjectabominablearrantatrociousbasebeggarly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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