NYT Dictionary

EIGHTIETH

/ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/
AdjectiveNounEIGHT-i-etheight-i-eth · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The ordinal form of the number eighty.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From earlier eighteth, from Middle English eightetithe, eiȝtetithe, eiȝtithe; equivalent to eighty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

80th

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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