NYT Dictionary

RUNAROUND

/ˈrənə.ˌræʌnd/
NounRUHNUH-rauhndGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from run around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

avoidancedetourelusionescapeevasionroundaboutcircumventiondodgeduckelusiveness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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