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UNBOLT

/ˈənboʊlt/
VerbUN-boltun|bolt · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

To unlock by undoing the bolts of.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + bolt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

detachdisengagedofffreeliberatelooseloosenreleaseremoveunbind

Antonyms

bolt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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