NYT Dictionary

WHEW

/hwjuː/
InterjectionVerbWHJOOGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

phewwow

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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