NYT Dictionary
PHLEGMY
/ˈflɛ.mi/AdjectivePHLEGM-yphlegm-y · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Charged with phlegm.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From phlegm + -y.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: