NYT Dictionary

AVIATE

/ˈeɪvieɪt/
VerbA-vi-atea-vi-ate · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To operate an aircraft.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Back-formation from aviator. By surface analysis, avi- + -ate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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