NYT Dictionary

YENTA

/ˈdʒɛntə/
NounYEN-tayen-ta · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

Borrowed from Yiddish יענטע (yente).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

busybodyeavesdroppergossipinquirerinquisitorkibitzermeddlernewsmongernewspapermanpry

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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