NYT Dictionary

EFFECTED

/ɪˈfɛktɪd/

VerbAdjectiveef-FECT-edef-fect-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

simple past and past participle of effect

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

effect effectuateaccomplishedestablishedcompletedischargedexecutedrealized

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

2023-07-09CTDNEFI

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