NYT Dictionary
DEALATE
/diˈeɪˌleɪt/AdjectiveNounDE-a-latede-a-late · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From de- + alate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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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.