NYT Dictionary

PRODIGY

/ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/
NounPROD-i-gyprod-i-gy · 3 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English prodige (“portent”), from Latin prōdigium (“omen, portent, prophetic sign”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wunderkindboy-geniusboy wondergirl-geniusgirl wonderchild prodigyomenportentpresageprognostic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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