NYT Dictionary

MATCHMAKE

VerbMATCH-makematch-make · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2023, 2025

Meaning

To carry out matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From match + make, as a back-formation from matchmaking.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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