NYT Dictionary

COLLUDE

/kəˈluːd/
Verbcol-LUDEcol-lude · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

to act in concert with; to conspire.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

* From Latin collūdere, from con- and lūdere (“to play”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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