NYT Dictionary

ANNEX

/ˈænɛks/
NounVerbAN-nexan-nex · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

An addition, an extension.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French annexe, from Latin annexus. More at Etymology 2. See also an-.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

additionsupplementaugmentationunderjoinannexeextensionwingabstractaccessionaccessory

Antonyms

separate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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