NYT Dictionary

ELECTED

/ɪˈlɛktɪd/
VerbNounelect-EDelect-ed · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2025

Meaning

simple past and past participle of elect

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

electelectiveacceptedadoptedapprovedchosenappointedcarrieddesignatedembraced

Antonyms

appointive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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