NYT Dictionary

UNBUILT

/ˌʌnbˈɪlt/
AdjectiveVerbun-BUILTun-built · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Not built.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English unbilt. By surface analysis, un- + built.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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