NYT Dictionary

WAKEN

/ˈweɪkən/
VerbWAK-enwak-en · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

To wake or rouse from sleep.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English waknen, from Old English wæcnan, from Proto-Germanic *waknaną.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disturbawakenwakerousearouseawakeactivateannoychallengeenergize

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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