NYT Dictionary

RIGHTY

/ˈraɪtiː/
NounInterjectionRIGHT-yright-y · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020

Meaning

A right-handed person.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English right Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English righty From right + -y (nominal suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

northpawright-hander

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.

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