NYT Dictionary

WARTY

/ˈwɔrtiː/
AdjectiveWART-ywart-y · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Having warts.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English varty, equivalent to wart + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

verrucoseverrucouswartishwartlikebaggyballooningbillowybloatedbosomybulbous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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