NYT Dictionary

LENGTHENED

/lˈɛŋθʌnd/
VerbAdjectiveLENGTH-enedlength-ened · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

simple past and past participle of lengthen

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lengthenelongatedextendedprolongeddrawnelongateinterminablelanguishinglastinglingering

Antonyms

shorten

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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