NYT Dictionary

UTILE

/ˈjuː.taɪl/
AdjectiveNounU-tileu-tile · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Useful.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French utile, from Old French utele, from Latin ūtilis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hedonutiluseful

Antonyms

inutilesee more at unusefuluseless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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