NYT Dictionary

BEGONE

/biːˈɡɒn/
InterjectionVerbBE-gonebe-gone · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Expressing a desire or a command for someone or something to go away.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Univerbation of be + gone. Compare English beware.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

decampgethightailkitescramskedaddlevamoose

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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