NYT Dictionary

MODEM

/ˈmoʊdəm/
NounVerbMO-demmo-dem · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of modulator-demodulator.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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