NYT Dictionary

PADDED

/ˈpædɪd/
AdjectiveVerbGrade 2

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

Meaning

Having padding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gamboisedcushionedcushionyembroiderpadlardembellishaggrandizeaggrandisedramatize

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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