NYT Dictionary

NEWTON

/ˈn(j)uːtən/
NounNEW-tonnew-ton · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of force; the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second per second.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Named after the English scientist Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1726) in 1948.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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