NYT Dictionary

WINY

/ˈwaɪni/
AdjectiveWIN-ywin-y · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2025

Meaning

Having the taste or qualities of wine.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English wyny; equivalent to wine + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vinousvinaceouswinelikewineyalcoholicardentspirituous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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