NYT Dictionary

TELETHON

/ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/
NounTEL-e-thontel-e-thon · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

A blend of telephone + marathon.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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