NYT Dictionary

ENCAGE

/ɪnˈkeɪdʒ/
VerbEN-cageen-cage · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

To lock inside a cage; to imprison.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From en- + cage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cagecheckcloisterconfineconstraincoopcorkcribdetainenclose

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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