NYT Dictionary

TEENY

/ˈti.ni/
AdjectiveNounTEE-nytee-ny · 2 syllablesGrade 1

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

Meaning

Very small; tiny.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Alteration of tiny, possibly with a childish or fanciful intention. First attested in 1825.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

compactfun sizefun-sizedickleinsignificantlit'llittlelowmodestmini

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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