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APPLIED

/əˈplaɪd/
AdjectiveVerbap-PLIEDap-plied · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Put into practical use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

useutilizeutiliseapplyemployholdgiveemployedpracticaltechnical

Antonyms

puredefytheoretical

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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