NYT Dictionary

ESSAYS

/ˈɛseɪz/
NounVerbes-SAYSes-says · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

plural of essay

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

essaytryseekattemptassaytestproveexamine

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.