NYT Dictionary

EXEC

/ˈɛkzɛk/
NounVerbex-ECex-ec · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An executive; a person employed at the executive level.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of executive or execute.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

administratoraidebrassbrigadiercaptaincolonelcommandantcommanderexecutivegeneral

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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