NYT Dictionary

UNFED

/ˈənfɛd/
AdjectiveNounUN-fedun-fed · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Not fed.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English un-fedd, unfedd, equivalent to un- + fed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beggarlyfamishedfastingimpoverishedlentenpauperizedpoorshorthandedstarvedunderfed

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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