NYT Dictionary

WOODY

/ˈwʊdi/
AdjectiveNounWOOD-ywood-y · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Covered in woods; wooded.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English woodi, wody, wodi, equivalent to wood + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sylvanwoodsyarboraceousarboreousbushyforestforestedleafyscrubbytimbered

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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