NYT Dictionary

LATEN

VerbLAT-enlat-en · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To grow late; become later.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From late + -en.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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