NYT Dictionary

OPIOID

/ˈəʊpiɔɪd/
NounOPI-oidopi-oid · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A substance that has effects similar to opium:

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Attested 1963; from opium + -oid, to distinguish from opiate.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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