NYT Dictionary

NEEDLED

/nˈidʌld/
AdjectiveVerbNEE-dlednee-dled · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

Covered or armored with needles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

needlegoadbadgeredbaitedbedeviledbesetdoggedharassedharriedheckled

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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