NYT Dictionary

DEVELOPED

/dɪˈvɛləpt/
AdjectiveVerbde-VEL-opedde-vel-oped · 3 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

wealthy and industrialized; not third-world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bigadvancedfirst-worldindustrialisedadultdevelopevolvegerminateacquiregrow

Antonyms

undeveloped

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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