NYT Dictionary

ALOFT

/əˈlɔft/
Adverba-LOFTa-loft · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

At, to, or in the air or sky.

Etymology

Origin: Old Norse

From Old Norse á lopti (“in the sky”); equivalent to a- + loft.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aboardaboveafloatabovestairsairwardaloofathwarthawseayehighover

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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