NYT Dictionary

DAZZLE

/ˈdæzəl/
VerbNounDAZ-zledaz-zle · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From daze + -le, a frequentative form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

impressoverpowerherdzealbedazzledazeaddleamazeastonishastound

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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