NYT Dictionary

ONLAY

VerbNounON-layon-lay · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To lay or place something on a surface.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English onleien, onleggen (“to lay or place; impose; attack”). Equivalent to on- + lay.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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