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ORTHODOX
/ˈɔɹθədɑks/AdjectiveOR-tho-doxor-tho-dox · 3 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Late Middle English orthodoxe, from Middle French orthodoxe and its etymon Late Latin orthodoxus, from Ancient Greek ὀρθόδοξος (orthódoxos), from ὀρθός (orthós, “straight”) + δόξα (dóxa, “opinion”). Displaced native Old English wuldorlīċ.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.