NYT Dictionary

ASSES

/ˈæsɪz/
NounAS-sesas-ses · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

plural of ass

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Latin assēs, nominative plural of as

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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