NYT Dictionary

DEBATED

/dɪˈbeɪtɪd/
AdjectiveVerbde-BAT-edde-bat-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

disputed, under discussion, not settled.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

debateconsidermootdeliberatearguecontendfence

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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