NYT Dictionary

AIDE

/eɪd/
NounAYDGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An assistant.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French aide ("aid; assistant", as in aide-de-camp (“field assistant”)). More at aid.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adjutantauxiliaryaccessoryacolyteagentaidadccoodaider

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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