NYT Dictionary

TELEX

/tɛl.ɛks/
NounVerbTEL-extel-ex · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

A network of teletypes.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From genericization of Telex Printergram and Telex, derived as a blend of tele- (“telegraph, teletype, teleprinter, etc.”) + exchange.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

teletypewriterteleprintercablecodeelectricityflashkeyradioradiogramreceiver

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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