NYT Dictionary

EXPANDED

/ɛkˈspændɪd/
Verbex-PAND-edex-pand-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

simple past and past participle of expand

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

expandboomthriveflourishinflateamplifyelaboratelucubrateexpatiateexposit

Antonyms

contractcontracted

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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