NYT Dictionary

MICK

/mɪk/
NounAdjectiveMIKGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An Irishman.

Etymology

Origin: Celtic languages

From a common Irish name Michael.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

paddymickeydagofrogkrautlimeyaussiebochecanuckchink

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, 2020, 2025, 2026.

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