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APPELLEE

/ˈæpəli/
NounAP-pel-leeap-pel-lee · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A respondent.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelé.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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