NYT Dictionary

LINEUP

/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/
NounLINE-upline-up · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A physical or photographic queue of people allegedly involved in a crime, allowing a witness to identify them.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from line up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rogues' gallerylinequeueidentity paradecardagendaapproacharrangementarrayattack

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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