NYT Dictionary

WAHINE

/wɑˈhineɪ/
Nounwa-HI-newa-hi-ne · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A Polynesian or Maori woman.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Māori wahine (“woman”), from Proto-Polynesian *fafine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

damedonnadowagerfraugentlewomangirlladylassmatronmilady

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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