NYT Dictionary

WINGMAN

/ˈwɪŋmæn/
NounVerbWING-manwing-man · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

A pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English wing Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English wingman From wing + -man.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wingmateaeronautairmanastronautcaptainflierflyerinstructorpilotrainmaker

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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