NYT Dictionary

UNBEND

/ʌnˈbɛnd/
Verbun-BENDun-bend · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

To remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English unbenden, equivalent to un- + bend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

straightenrelaxunwinddecompressabatebatedisentangleextendflattengive

Antonyms

bendtense

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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