NYT Dictionary

PIMPLY

/ˈpɪmpliː/
AdjectivePIM-plypim-ply · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

Having pimples; pimpled.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pimple + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

acnedpimpledpustulateblemishedbrokenbumpychoppycoarsecorrugatedcracked

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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