NYT Dictionary

ANTI

/ˈæn.taɪ/
AdjectiveNounPrepositionAN-tian-ti · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Opposed to something.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Conversion of the prefix anti- to an adjective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

opponentopposerfancopfandomentalistfandom FrollofanpolfantiFrolloadventurousadversary

Antonyms

pro

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 49 recorded puzzles:

+37 earlier appearances in the archive.

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