NYT Dictionary

ROBOT

/ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/
NounRO-botro-bot · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A system of serfdom used in Central Europe, under which a tenant's rent was paid in forced labour.

Etymology

Origin: German

From German Robot, from a West Slavic language, ultimately related to Etymology 2, below.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

botroborobotclankerautomatongolemautomaticsemiautomatic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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