NYT Dictionary

TWEEDLE

/ˈtwiːdəl/
VerbNounTWEE-dletwee-dle · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022

Meaning

To handle lightly; said with reference to awkward playing on a fiddle.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

said to be imitative, probably influenced by wheedle. Compare teedle, toodle, twiddle

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beguilecajolewheedleallurearrestattractbecharmbewitchbeckoncaptivate

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 2021, 2022.

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