NYT Dictionary

ASKS

/æsks/
VerbNounGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

third-person singular simple present indicative of ask

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

askinquireenquirerequireexpectnecessitatepostulateneedtakeinvolve

Antonyms

obviate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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