NYT Dictionary

ALLUDE

/əˈlud/
Verbal-LUDEal-lude · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French alluder, from Latin alludere (“to play with or allude”), from ad + ludere (“to play”). See also al-.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

advertalludehintimplyindicateinkleinsinuateintimatemootrefer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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