NYT Dictionary

IMPEDED

/ˌɪmpˈidɪd/
Verbim-PED-edim-ped-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

simple past and past participle of impede

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

impedehinderobstructobturateoccludejamblockarrestedbackwardbehind

Antonyms

free

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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