NYT Dictionary

EPODE

/ˈɛpoʊd/
NounEP-odeep-ode · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The after song; the part of a lyric or choral ode which follows the strophe and antistrophe.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek ἐπῳδός (epōidós); see epi-, ode.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balladbookbucolicburdencantochoruscoupletdirgeelegyepic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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