NYT Dictionary

DEPUTIZED

/dˈɛpjʌtˌaɪzd/
VerbDEP-u-tizeddep-u-tized · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

simple past and past participle of deputize

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

substitutedeputizedeputisedeputeauthorized

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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