NYT Dictionary
UNKNIT
/ˈənnɪt/VerbAdjectiveUN-knitun-knit · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
To unravel.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English unknitten, unknetten, uncnütten, from Old English uncnyttan, equivalent to un- + knit.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tink
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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