NYT Dictionary

NOONTIDE

/ˈnuːn.ˌtaɪd/
NounNOON-tidenoon-tide · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

Midday, noon.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English non-tyde, from Old English nōntīd (“noontide”), equivalent to noon + tide.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

meridiannonessext12 o'clock12 noon12 p.m.high noonmeridiemmiddaynoon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2025.

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