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/ˈɑnlaɪn/
AdjectiveAdverbVerbON-lineon-line · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

1950, from on + line.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

offlinehardcopybrick and mortarliving under a rock

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.

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