NYT Dictionary

AUGHT

/ɔt/
PronounAdverbNounVerbNumeralAWKSTCollege

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

Meaning

Anything whatsoever, any part.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English aught, ought, from Old English āht, āwiht, from ā (“always", "ever”) + wiht (“thing", "creature”). More at wight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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