NYT Dictionary

DECAYED

/dɪˈkeɪd/
AdjectiveVerbde-CAYEDde-cayed · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Having undergone decay, rotted.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blightedcankereddecayeddotterelforwornmolderingrottenputrefacientputrefactiveputrescent

Antonyms

nondecayedunblighteduncankeredundecayedunrotten

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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