NYT Dictionary

ROPY

/ˈɹəʊpi/
AdjectiveROP-yrop-y · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English ropy, from Middle English rop + -y, equivalent to rope + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bingyinferiorsecond-rateshabbyunwellassbadbasebelow parbottom-shelf

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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