NYT Dictionary

TIKE

/taɪk/
NounTEYEKGrade 4

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of tyke (mongrel dog)

Etymology

Origin: Icelandic

Icel. tk a bitch; akin to Sw. tik

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

peasantbarbarianboorchurlgothtykechildkidyoungsterminor

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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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