NYT Dictionary

TARDY

/ˈtɑɹdi/
AdjectiveNounVerbTAR-dytar-dy · 2 syllablesGrade 2

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

Meaning

Late; overdue or delayed.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From an earlier tardive, from French tardif, from Late Latin tardīvus, from Latin tardus (“slow”, “sluggish”), of obscure origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

belateddelayedlateanachronisticarrestedbackwardbeforehandbehindbehindhandblocked

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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