NYT Dictionary

RUNOFF

/ˈrən.ˌɔf/
NounRUN-offrun-off · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from run off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

overflowoverspillboutcaucuscontestdecathlondefluxiondoublesdraindrainage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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