NYT Dictionary

RUNTY

/ˈrəntiː/
AdjectiveRUNT-yrunt-y · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022

Meaning

Having the characteristics of a runt; small and stunted; diminutive.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From runt + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

punyshrimpycouchantdebaseddepresseddumpydwarfdwarfedelfinincipient

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 2019, 2020, 2022.

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