NYT Dictionary

PENCILED

/pˈɛnsʌld/

VerbAdjectivePEN-ciledpen-ciled · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

simple past and past participle of pencil

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Written also pencilled

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pencil pencilledcursiveengrossedflowing graphicinscribeditalicitalicizedlonghand

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

2026-03-12CDEILNP

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