NYT Dictionary

AWARD

/əˈwɔɹd/
NounVerba-WARDa-ward · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English awarden, from Anglo-Norman awarder, from Medieval Latin *exwardare, from Latin ex (“out”) + Medieval Latin wardare, guardare (“to observe, regard, guard”); see ward, guard, regard.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

conclusiondecisionverdictawardcensurechoiceopiniondeductiondeterminationergotism

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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