NYT Dictionary

MINDED

/ˈmaɪndɪd/
AdjectiveVerbMIND-edmind-ed · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English mind Old English -ed Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Germanic *-ōdaz Old English -od Middle English -ed English -ed English minded From mind + -ed. Compare Old English -mōd (“minded”), Old English ġehyġd (“minded; disposed”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mindheedlistenbewareaptdisposedgiventendingacquiescentagreeable

Antonyms

forget

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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