NYT Dictionary

AFFIX

/ˈæf.ɪks/
NounVerbAF-fixaf-fix · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere). By surface analysis, af- + fix.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

afformativeadditionsupplementaccessoryaccompanimentadd-onadjunctaffixannexinfusion

Antonyms

nonaffix

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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