NYT Dictionary

DEPICT

/dɪˈpɪkt/
VerbAdjectivede-PICTde-pict · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English depicten, from Latin dēpictus, from dēpingō.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

portrayexpressexhibitregistershowdescribebespeakvisualisedrawrender

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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