NYT Dictionary

ILLUME

/ɪˈluːm/
VerbNounIL-lumeil-lume · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

To throw or spread light upon; to make light or bright.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of illumine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

illuminateilluminelightbrightenedifyenlightenfloodlighthighlightimproveirradiate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2025, 2026.

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