NYT Dictionary

RIBBY

/ˈɹɪbi/
AdjectiveRIB-byrib-by · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rib + -y.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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