NYT Dictionary
BACKUP
/ˈbækˌʌp/NounAdjectiveVerbBACK-upback-up · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
A reserve or substitute.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Deverbal from back up.
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 2018.