NYT Dictionary
LEACHATE
/ˈliːt͡ʃeɪt/NounAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
The liquid produced when water percolates through a permeable material.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From leach + -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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 2026.