NYT Dictionary

CARRY

/ˈkæɹ.i/
VerbNounCAR-rycar-ry · 2 syllablesGrade 2

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

Meaning

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English carien, from Anglo-Norman carier (modern French charrier); from a derivative of Latin carrus (“four-wheeled baggage wagon”), ultimately of Gaulish origin. Compare also Middle English cairen (“to go, bring carry”), whence Modern English cair, with which it was confused.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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