NYT Dictionary

BENDED

/ˈbɛndɪd/
AdjectiveVerbBEND-edbend-ed · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

bent

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bendflexdeformtwistturncrouchstoopbowdeflectbent

Antonyms

straightenunbend

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 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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