NYT Dictionary

WIDEN

/ˈwaɪdn̩/
VerbWID-enwid-en · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

To become wide or wider.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

PIE word *dwóh₁ From wide + -en (verbal suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

breadthenbroadenenwidenthickenwidenwidthenextendaccrueaccumulateaggrandize

Antonyms

narrowlengthenshortenstraiten

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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