NYT Dictionary

DEVOID

/dɪˈvɔɪd/
AdjectiveVerbde-VOIDde-void · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Completely without; having none of

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From obsolete Middle English verb devoiden, from Old French desvuidier (“to empty out”) (compare French dévider).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

emptyvacantvoidnakedbarrendestitutefreeinnocentbarebland

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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