NYT Dictionary

WIDOWED

/wˈɪdoʊd/
AdjectiveVerbWID-owedwid-owed · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

Whose spouse has died or is gone missing; who has become a widow or widower.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

widowbereavedbereftdepriveddivorcedfatherlessmotherlessseparated

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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