NYT Dictionary

MEDICAID

/ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪd/
Proper nounMED-i-caidmed-i-caid · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

US government system for providing medical assistance to persons unable to afford medical treatments.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Blend of medical + aid.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adcmedicarebiomedicineleechcraftleechdommedicinephysicrelieftherapywelfare

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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