NYT Dictionary

ALEXIA

/əˈlɛk.si.ə/
Nouna-LEX-i-aa-lex-i-a · 4 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

The inability, due to a cerebral disorder, to comprehend or understand writing.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “not”) + λέξις (léxis, “speech”) + -ia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

word blindness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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