NYT Dictionary

COVET

/ˈkʌvɪt/
VerbCOV-etcov-et · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English coveten, coveiten, coveyten, from Old French covoitier (modern French convoiter), from covoitié (“desire”), presumably modified from Latin cupiditas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hankeraimaspirebegrudgechoosecravedesiderateenvygrudgewant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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