NYT Dictionary

TWEE

/twiː/
AdjectiveNounTWEEGrade 10

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

Meaning

Overly quaint, dainty, cute or nice.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From a childish pronunciation of sweet. The Oxford English Dictionary records the first use in 1905 in Punch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cutesyprecioussaccharinesyrupydaintymincingprim

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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