NYT Dictionary

UNWED

/ˈənwɛd/
AdjectiveNounVerbun-WEDun-wed · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Not married.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English wed English unwed From un- (not) + wed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unweddedcelibateeligiblemaidenmaidenlysinglesoleunmarriedvirginvirginal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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