NYT Dictionary

INBOX

/ˈɪnbɑks/
NounVerbIN-boxin-box · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From in + box.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

in-basketin-traymessage

Antonyms

outbox

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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