NYT Dictionary

TIPPY

/ˈtɪpi/
AdjectiveNounTIP-pytip-py · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Fashionable, tip-top.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

1790, tip (“apex”) + -y (diminutive). Sense of “clever” may be influenced by tip (“inside information”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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