NYT Dictionary

CONTACTOR

/ˈkɑntæktɚ/
NounCON-tac-torcon-tac-tor · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A relay used to control an electrical power circuit

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From contact + -or.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025, 2026.

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