NYT Dictionary

GRID

/ɡɹɪd/
NounVerbGRIDgrid · 1 syllableGrade 7

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

Meaning

A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Back-formation or clipping of griddle or gridiron.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gridironandironapronarabesquebackstagebandstandbasketworkbloombloopingboard

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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