NYT Dictionary

UNIQUE

/juːˈniːk/
AdjectiveNounu-NIQUEu-nique · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French unique, from Latin unicus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

one of a kindsui generissingularone-offaloneazygousincomparablematchlessnonpareilonly

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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