NYT Dictionary

ENGULFED

/ɪnɡˈʌlft/
Verben-GULFEDen-gulfed · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

simple past and past participle of engulf

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

steepimmerseengulfplungeengrossabsorbafloatawashburieddrenched

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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