NYT Dictionary

UPKEEP

/ˈʌpkip/
NounVerbUP-keepup-keep · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024

Meaning

Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From up + keep.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

caremaintenancesustenancesustentationsustainmentaidbackingbearbolsterbrace

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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