NYT Dictionary

CANDIED

/ˈkæn.diːd/
VerbAdjectiveCAN-diedcan-died · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

simple past and past participle of candy

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From 1st Candy

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crystallizedsugarcoatglazecandycrystalizedcrystalisedglaceambrosialhoneyedmellifluous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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