NYT Dictionary

QUID

/kwɪd/
NounVerbKWIDGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

The inherent nature of something.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin quid (“what, something”), neuter singular of quis (“who”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Quiddistpoundnickersovchewchawcudplugwadaxiom

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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