NYT Dictionary

UNDEFILED

/ˌən.dəˈfaɪld/
AdjectiveUN-de-filedun-de-filed · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Free from stain, blemish, evil or corruption; immaculate; uncorrupted.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + defiled.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

immaculatespotlessunsullieduncorruptedangelicblamelessbleachedbrightcelibatechaste

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2026.

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