NYT Dictionary
UNGIRD
/ˈənɡərd/VerbUN-girdun-gird · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
To loosen or remove the girdle or band of.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From un- + gird; or possibly continuing Middle English ungirden, ungurden, from Old English ungyrdan (“to ungird”). Cognate with German entgürten (“to ungird”).
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 2025.