NYT Dictionary

PAYROLL

/ˈpeɪˌɹoʊl/
NounVerbPAY-rollpay-roll · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

A list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pay + roll.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

paysheetcompensationearningshireincomepaypaymentremunerationsalarywage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.