NYT Dictionary

PUNNED

/pʌnd/
VerbAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

simple past and past participle of pun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pun

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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