NYT Dictionary

WIDOWHOOD

/ˈwɪd.əʊ.hʊd/
NounWID-ow-hoodwid-ow-hood · 3 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

The state or period of being a widow or widower.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English widwehede, equivalent to widow + -hood. Compare widowerhood.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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