NYT Dictionary

RUTTY

/ˈɹʌti/
AdjectiveNounRUT-tyrut-ty · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Imprinted with ruts.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rut + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ruttedruttishlustfulrootybrokenbumpyburningchoppycoarsecorduroy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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