NYT Dictionary

PAPPY

/ˈpæpi/
AdjectiveNounPAP-pypap-py · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Like pap; soft; mushy.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pap + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:

+5 earlier appearances in the archive.

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