NYT Dictionary

HYPO

/ˈhaɪ.poʊ/
NounVerbHY-pohy-po · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

Melancholy; a fit of hypochondria; a morbid depression.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Clipping of various terms beginning with hypo-, from Ancient Greek ὑπό (hupó, “under”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hypodermicdeveloperfixerinstrumentsoupsyringe

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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