NYT Dictionary

OPTED

/ˈɑptɪd/
VerbOPT-edopt-ed · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

simple past and past participle of opt

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

choosepreferopt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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