NYT Dictionary
DEFAULT
/dɪˈfɔlt/NounVerbde-FAULTde-fault · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English defaut, defaute, from Old French defaute (“fault, defect, failure, culpability, lack”), ultimately from Latin de- (“away”) + fallo (“deceive, cheat, escape notice of”).
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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 2022.