NYT Dictionary

MEZZO

/ˈmɛtsoʊ/

NounAdjectiveMEZ-zomez-zo · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

mezzo-soprano

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

(music): Clipping of mezzo-soprano

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amidshipsaveragecentralcoreequatorialequidistanthalfwayinteriorintermediaryintermediate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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