NYT Dictionary

UPDRAFT

/ˈəp.ˌdræft/
NounUP-draftup-draft · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2023, 2025

Meaning

an upward current of air, especially a strong one

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From up- + draft.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ascensionclimbclimbingcrosscurrentcurrentdowndraftdraughtdraughtsmandraughtyelevation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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