NYT Dictionary

VIADUCT

/ˈvaɪəˌdʌk(t)/
NounVIA-ductvia-duct · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A bridge with several spans that carries rail or road traffic over a valley or other obstacles.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Coined in 1816, from Latin via (“highway; road”) + English -duct, on the basis of aqueduct.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bridgecatwalkcrossingdrawbridgeflyovergangplankgangwayintersectionovercrossingoverpass

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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