NYT Dictionary

ONETIME

/ˈwən.ˌtaɪm/
AdjectiveONE-timeone-time · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Alternative form of one-time (“former; past”).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From one + time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

erstwhileformeroldquondamsometimeancientbygoneearlyforeimmemorial

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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