NYT Dictionary

TANGY

/ˈtæŋiː/
AdjectiveTANG-ytang-y · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

Having a sharp, pungent flavor.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tang + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lemonylemonlikesourishtartbriskburningcurriedharshhotlively

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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