NYT Dictionary

LIGATE

/ˈlɪɡeɪt/
VerbLI-gateli-gate · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

To bind with a ligature or bandage.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin ligātus, perfect passive participle of ligō (“to bind”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of legato. Compare league.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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