NYT Dictionary
UPTURN
/ˈʌp.tɝn/NounVerbup-TURNup-turn · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
An upward turn or trend, especially in business activity or profit.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English upturnen, equivalent to up- + turn.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
downturn
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.