NYT Dictionary

NOTCHED

/nˈɑtʃt/
VerbAdjectiveGrade 3

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

Meaning

simple past and past participle of notch

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

toothedserratedjaggederosedentatedenteddentilatedgimpedgnawedindented

Antonyms

flatnonserratednontoothedsmoothstraightunnotchedunserrateduntoothed

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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