NYT Dictionary

MIDLAND

/ˈmɪdlənd/
NounAdjectiveMID-landmid-land · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

The region of a country not near the borders; the interior.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English mydlonde, equivalent to mid- + land.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

interiorupcountryamidshipsaveragecentralcockneycoredialectequatorialequidistant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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