NYT Dictionary

CONVEY

/kənˈveɪ/
Verbcon-VEYcon-vey · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

To move (something) from one place to another.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English conveien, from Old French conveier (French convoyer), from Vulgar Latin *convio, from Classical Latin via (“way”). Compare convoy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

carrytransportportexpresssendrelayimpartaccompanyconductescort

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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