NYT Dictionary
AUXILIARY
/ɔɡˈzɪl.(jə).ɹi/AdjectiveNounaux-IL-ia-ryaux-il-ia-ry · 4 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
Helping; giving assistance or support.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin auxiliārius (“assistant, ally”), equiv. to auxiliāris (“helping, aiding”), from auxilium (“help, aid”), from augēre (“to increase”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.