NYT Dictionary

UNHINGE

/ʌnˈhɪnd͡ʒ/
Verbun-HINGEun-hinge · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

To remove the leaf of a door or a window from its supporting hinges.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + hinge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

perturbdisquiettroublecarkdistractdisorderagitatebothercrazederange

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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