NYT Dictionary

ADDUCT

/əˈdʌkt/
VerbNounAD-ductad-duct · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To draw towards a center or a middle line.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin adductus, past participle of adduco. See adduce.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

attractdragdrawluremagnetizepulltug

Antonyms

abduct

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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