NYT Dictionary

TRYOUT

/ˈtɹaɪˌaʊt/
NounTRY-outtry-out · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a person or thing, especially an audition for a performer or athlete, or the advance staging of a play at a small theatre.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from try out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

trial runtrialtestauditionarrangementattentionaudiencebenefitbillbriefing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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