NYT Dictionary

TWEEN

/twiːn/
PrepositionNounVerbAdjectiveCollege

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of 'tween.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of in between.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tweenagertweenertweeniebetweenagerpreadolescentprepubescentpreteenpreteenagertweentweenage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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