NYT Dictionary

BOUGHT

/ˈbɔt/
VerbAdjectiveNounBOUGHTbought · 1 syllableGrade 6

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

Meaning

simple past and past participle of buy.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See buy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bought and paid forbuypurchasebribecorruptmercenarystore

Antonyms

sell

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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