NYT Dictionary

TAKEBACK

/ˈteɪkˌbæk/
NounTAKE-backtake-back · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

The act of taking back or reclaiming anything.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from take back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rebound effect

Antonyms

giveback

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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