NYT Dictionary

UNFLEDGED

/ˌʌnˈflɛd͡ʒd/
AdjectiveVerbUN-fledgedun-fledged · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Not having feathers.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- (suffix meaning ‘not’) + fledged (“furnished with feathers or wings”, adjective).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aptericfeatherlessunfeatheredunfletchedcallowgreenexperiencelessinexperiencedunexperiencedfresh

Antonyms

fledgedpracticedseasonedversedhard-bittenqualifiedveteranaccomplishedadeptold

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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