NYT Dictionary

WOMEN

/ˈwɪmɪn/
NounWOM-enwom-en · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

plural of woman

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English wimmen, from Old English wīfmenn (“women”), from wīf (“female”) + menn (“men, persons, human beings”), equivalent to wife + men. Spelling (with o) influenced by the singular; see woman for more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

man

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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