NYT Dictionary

WORKWOMAN

/ˈwərk.ˌwʌmən/
NounWORK-wom-anwork-wom-an · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

A woman who performs manual labour.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From work + -woman.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

workingwoman

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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