NYT Dictionary

ETCHED

/ˈɛtʃt/
AdjectiveVerbCollege

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

Meaning

Cut or dug into the surface as by etching.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

engravedgravenincisedetchengraveinscribedconfirmedembossedestablishedembedded

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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