NYT Dictionary

BEDEW

/ˈbɪduː/
VerbBE-dewbe-dew · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

To make wet with or as if with dew.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English bidewen, bideawen; equivalent to be- + dew. Cognate with Dutch bedauwen (“to bedew”), German betauen (“to bedew”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bespatterdabbledampdampendashdewdouchehosehumidifyirrigate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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