NYT Dictionary

DIKE

/daɪk/
NounVerbDI-kedi-ke · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

US standard spelling of dyke.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Northern Middle English dik and dike (“ditch”), from Old Norse díki (“ditch”). Influenced by Middle Dutch dijc (“ditch; dam”) and Middle Low German dīk (“dam”). See also ditch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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