NYT Dictionary

UNKINK

/ˈənkɪŋk/
VerbUN-kinkun-kink · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To remove the kinks from.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + kink.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disentangleextendflattenrectifystraightenunbendunsnarl

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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