NYT Dictionary

EGAD

/iˈɡæd/
InterjectionE-gade-gad · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A mild exclamation of contempt, surprise, outrage, etc.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

A modification of by God.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adzooksaycarambamirabile dictuchihuahuabegorrableeding heckbleeding Norabless my heartbless my soul

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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