NYT Dictionary

ADDICTION

/əˈdɪkˌʃən/

Nounad-DIC-tionad-dic-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021

Meaning

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Origin: Latin

From addict + -ion; compare (Latin) addictio (“an adjudging, an award”).

dependence dependancedependencyhabituationabuseaddictednessalcoholismbarbiturismcocainismcrash

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