NYT Dictionary
TIGHTWAD
/ˈtaɪt.ˌwɑd/NounTIGHT-wadtight-wad · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
One who is stingy; someone overly cautious or defensive with money.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From tight + wad.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
spendthrift
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.