NYT Dictionary

WORN

/woɹn/
AdjectiveVerbWORNworn · 1 syllableGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Damaged and shabby as a result of much use.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By analogy to past participles like torn from tear and sworn from swear.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wearbearendurecareworndrawnhaggardraddledattenuatedausgespieltbanal

Antonyms

new

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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