NYT Dictionary

TOON

/ˈtuːn/
NounTOONGrade 12

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

Meaning

A cartoon, especially an animated television show.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Abbreviation of cartoon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

toonwoodAustralian red cedartonetoonacartoon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 71 recorded puzzles:

+59 earlier appearances in the archive.

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