NYT Dictionary

LETDOWN

/ˈlɛt.ˌdaʊn/
NounLET-downlet-down · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of let-down.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from let down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disappointmentabasementabatementalleviationarrestbafflementbalkblowbuffetcalming

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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