NYT Dictionary

WORMY

/ˈwərmiː/
AdjectiveWORM-yworm-y · 2 syllablesGrade 2

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

Meaning

Of or like a worm or worms; shaped like a worm or worms.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *wurmiz Proto-West Germanic *wurmi Old English wyrm Middle English worm English worm Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English wormy From worm + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vermianvermicularvermiformworm-eatenwormedwormriddenvermiculatecringinggrovelinggrovelling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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