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TEETOTAL

/ˌtiːˈtəʊtəl/
AdjectiveNounVerbTEE-to-taltee-to-tal · 3 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

Abstinent from alcohol; never drinking alcohol.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From total, the reduplicated tee acts as an intensifier, hence T-total. First use appears in 1834.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

on the wagonstraightedgeteetotalerpioneerdryabstemiousasceticcelibatechastecontinent

Antonyms

alcoholicdipsomaniacdrunkardalcoalkiebacchanalbacchantbarflybibberbooze artist

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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