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DEFILED

[dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]
AdjectiveVerbDE-filedde-filed · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

Impure; dirty.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

impuredirtypollutedcontaminateddesecratedtarnishedmaculatedefilesullycorrupt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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