NYT Dictionary

ADDUCE

/əˈd(j)uːs/
VerbAD-ducead-duce · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

To bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English adducen, from Latin addūcere, adductum (“to lead or bring to”), from ad- + dūcere (“to lead”). See duke, and compare adduct.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

advanceallegeassignaverciteinstancementionnamepoint outplead

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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