NYT Dictionary

CALLBACK

/kˈɔlbˌæk/
NounCALL-backcall-back · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The return of a situation to a previous position or state; a reference to such a position or state.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from call back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hark-backrunning gagrecall

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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