NYT Dictionary

VEINY

/ˈveɪni/
AdjectiveVEIN-yvein-y · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

Having prominent veins.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin vēna Old French veinebor. Middle English veine English vein English -y English veiny From vein + -y.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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