NYT Dictionary

UNLEADED

/ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/
AdjectiveVerbNounun-LEAD-edun-lead-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Without lead.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + leaded. The US standard of identity comes from 40 CFR §79.32.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lead-freeleadlessnonleadeddecaffeinatedcaffeine-freedecaflight

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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