NYT Dictionary

INROAD

/ˈɪnˌɹoʊd/
NounVerbIN-roadin-road · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

The noun is derived from in + road (“(obsolete) act of riding on horseback; hostile ride against a particular area, raid”). The verb is derived from the noun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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