NYT Dictionary

MOLLY

/ˈmɑli/
NounVerbMOL-lymol-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A woman or girl, especially of low status or prostitute.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Molly, the personal name, a pet form of Mary. In some cases it is possibly derived from mollitia (“softness, weakness”). Drug sense probably influenced by the initial of MDMA.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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