NYT Dictionary

WORTHY

/ˈwɝ.ði/
AdjectiveNounVerbWOR-thywor-thy · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021

Meaning

Having worth, merit, or value.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English worthy, wurthi, from Old English *weorþiġ (“worthy”), equivalent to worth + -y. Cognate with Dutch waardig (“worthy”), Middle Low German werdig (“worthy”), German würdig (“worthy”), Swedish värdig (“worthy”), Icelandic verðugur (“worthy”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

esteemedlaudableveneratedwell-regardedadmiredapplaudedblesseddistinguishedeminentfeared

Antonyms

unworthy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021.

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