NYT Dictionary

ENJOIN

/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪn/
Verben-JOINen-join · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English enjoinen, from Old French enjoindre (“to join with”), from Latin iniungo (“to attach”), a compound of in- (“into” “upon”) and iungo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ordertellsayadmonisharrestbanbarbidbridleburden

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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