NYT Dictionary

ELIDE

/ɪˈlaɪd/
VerbE-lidee-lide · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

To leave out or omit (something).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ēlīdō (“to knock, dash or strike out”), from ex- (“out, away”) + laedō (“to strike, collide, hurt”) (whence e- (“assimilated form of ex-”)).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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