NYT Dictionary

APPETIZE

VerbAP-pe-tizeap-pe-tize · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To whet the appetite.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Back-formation from appetizing.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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