NYT Dictionary

WHETTED

/wˈɛtɪd/
AdjectiveVerbWHET-tedwhet-ted · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Having undergone the process of whetting; sharpened or honed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

whetquicken

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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