NYT Dictionary

WATCH

/ˈwɑt͡ʃ/
NounVerbWAHTSGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2025

Meaning

A portable or wearable timepiece.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

As a noun, from Middle English wacche, from Old English wæċċe. See below for verb form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tickervigillookoutsentinelsentryspotterscoutpicketabideappear

Antonyms

ignore

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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