NYT Dictionary

WYND

/waɪnd/
NounWEYENDAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

A narrow lane, alley or path, especially one between houses.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English wynde, probably from wynden (“to wind, proceed, go”). Compare also Old English ġewind; Old Norse venda.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

alleyalleywaybacksbunnyruncharechorecloseennogentryfold

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 2023, 2025.

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