NYT Dictionary
VEER
/vɪ(ə)ɹ/VerbNounVEERGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
Borrowed from Middle Dutch vieren (“to slacken”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
swervesheercurvetrendslueslewcutaberrationalterameliorate
Antonyms
backhaul forward
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: