NYT Dictionary

PADDY

/ˈpædi/
NounAdjectivePAD-dypad-dy · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Rough or unhusked rice, either before it is milled or as a crop to be harvested.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Malay padi (“paddy plant”). Doublet of palay.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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