NYT Dictionary

BOILED

/bɔɪld/
VerbAdjectiveBAWEELDGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

simple past and past participle of boil

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boilchurnmoilroilseethepoachedstewedafflictedantisepticbaked

Antonyms

freeze

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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