NYT Dictionary

WIRY

/ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/
AdjectiveWIR-ywir-y · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2025

Meaning

Resembling wire.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From wire + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stringyathleticbrawnyburlycapillarychewycirrosecohesivedurablefibrous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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