NYT Dictionary

AGAZE

/ˈəɡeɪz/
AdjectiveA-gazea-gaze · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Gazing.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From a- (“to”) + gaze (“look at something intently”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

staring

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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