NYT Dictionary
WHITEWING
/ˈʍaɪt.ˌwɪŋ/NounWHITE-wingwhite-wing · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
The chaffinch.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From white + wing. The street sweepers were so called because of the white uniforms they used to wear.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scavenger
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024.