NYT Dictionary

WATT

/wɑt/
NounWAHTGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Named after Scottish engineer James Watt. For the surname, see Watt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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