NYT Dictionary
AEDILE
/ˈiːdaɪl/NounAE-dileae-dile · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
An elected official who was responsible for the maintenance of public buildings, regulation of festivals, supervision of markets and the supply of grain and water.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin aedīlis (“commissioner or magistrate”), from aedēs + -īlis.
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 2025.