NYT Dictionary

WIGWAG

/ˈwɪɡˌwæɡ/
NounVerbAdverbWIG-wagwig-wag · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

Any of a number of mechanical or electrical devices which cause a component to oscillate between two states.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From wig (“to wag, waggle”) + wag (“to swing”). The noun is derived from the verb.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wagwagglewigwigglealarmalternatealternationbalefirebeaconbell

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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