NYT Dictionary

CONVECT

/kənˈvɛkt/
VerbCON-vectcon-vect · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To move (a warm fluid) upward through a cooler fluid, to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Back-formation from convection.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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