NYT Dictionary

DECLINED

/dɪˈklaɪnd/
VerbAdjectivede-CLINEDde-clined · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

simple past and past participle of decline

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

worsendeclinerefuserejectwaneslumpcorrectdecliningdeclivitousdenied

Antonyms

betteraccept

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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