New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for September 20, 2025

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Today’s pangram is ANALYZED.

ANALYZED is defined as examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts.

The word ADDED has no known definition.

ADDEND is defined as a number that is added to another number (the augend).

ADDENDA is defined as textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end.

ADDLE is defined as mix up or confuse. It is also defined as become rotten.

ADDLED is defined as confused and vague; used especially of thinking. It is also defined as (of eggs) no longer edible.

ADZE is defined as an edge tool used to cut and shape wood.

ALLAY is defined as satisfy (thirst). It is also defined as lessen the intensity of or calm.

The word ALLAYED has no known definition.

ALLELE is defined as (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character.

ALLEY is defined as a narrow street with walls on both sides. It is also defined as a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins.

ALLY is defined as an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. It is also defined as a friendly nation. It is also defined as become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage.

ANAL is defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.. It is also defined as of or related to the anus.

The word ANALLY has no known definition.

ANALYZE is defined as subject to psychoanalytic treatment. It is also defined as break down into components or essential features. It is also defined as consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. It is also defined as make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features.

The word ANNAL has no known definition.

ANNEAL is defined as bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling.

The word ANNEALED has no known definition.

AZALEA is defined as any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors.

DADDY is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.

DALE is defined as an open river valley (in a hilly area).

DALLY is defined as talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions. It is also defined as consider not very seriously. It is also defined as waste time. It is also defined as behave carelessly or indifferently.

DANDLE is defined as move (a baby) up and down in one’s arms or on one’s knees. It is also defined as pet.

The word DANDLED has no known definition.

DANDY is defined as a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost. It is also defined as a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance. It is also defined as very good.

DAZE is defined as to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light. It is also defined as confusion characterized by lack of clarity. It is also defined as the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally. It is also defined as overcome as with astonishment or disbelief.

DAZED is defined as in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock. It is also defined as stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion).

DAZEDLY is defined as in a daze; in a dazed manner.

DAZZLE is defined as to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light. It is also defined as amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill. It is also defined as brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily.

DAZZLED is defined as having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light. It is also defined as stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering.

DEAD is defined as devoid of physical sensation; numb. It is also defined as (followed by `to’) not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive. It is also defined as very tired. It is also defined as drained of electric charge; discharged. It is also defined as not circulating or flowing. It is also defined as quickly and without warning. It is also defined as completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. It is also defined as not yielding a return. It is also defined as a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense. It is also defined as devoid of activity. It is also defined as lacking acoustic resonance. It is also defined as lacking resilience or bounce. It is also defined as no longer having force or relevance. It is also defined as no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life. It is also defined as not showing characteristics of life especially the capacity to sustain life; no longer exerting force or having energy or heat. It is also defined as not surviving in active use. It is also defined as out of use or operation because of a fault or breakdown. It is also defined as people who are no longer living. It is also defined as physically inactive. It is also defined as the complete stoppage of an action. It is also defined as unerringly accurate.

DEADEN is defined as make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation. It is also defined as cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients. It is also defined as make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible. It is also defined as become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor. It is also defined as convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil. It is also defined as lessen the momentum or velocity of. It is also defined as make vapid or deprive of spirit.

DEADENED is defined as devoid of physical sensation; numb. It is also defined as made or become less intense.

DEADEYE is defined as a dead shot. It is also defined as (nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud.

DEADLY is defined as (used as intensives) extremely. It is also defined as causing or capable of causing death. It is also defined as involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death. It is also defined as of an instrument of certain death. It is also defined as extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom. It is also defined as exceedingly harmful. It is also defined as as if dead. It is also defined as (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect.

DEAL is defined as an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each. It is also defined as wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir). It is also defined as take into consideration for exemplifying purposes. It is also defined as succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available. It is also defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as direct the course of; manage or control. It is also defined as a particular instance of buying or selling. It is also defined as give out as one’s portion or share. It is also defined as act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression. It is also defined as do business; offer for sale as for one’s livelihood. It is also defined as administer or bestow, as in small portions. It is also defined as the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time. It is also defined as be in charge of, act on, or dispose of. It is also defined as a plank of softwood (fir or pine board). It is also defined as behave in a certain way towards others. It is also defined as distribute cards to the players in a game. It is also defined as give (a specific card) to a player. It is also defined as sell. It is also defined as take action with respect to (someone or something). It is also defined as the act of apportioning or distributing something. It is also defined as the act of distributing playing cards. It is also defined as the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement).

DEAN is defined as United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955). It is also defined as a man who is the senior member of a group. It is also defined as an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college. It is also defined as (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals.

DELAY is defined as cause to be slowed down or delayed. It is also defined as time during which some action is awaited. It is also defined as slow the growth or development of. It is also defined as the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time. It is also defined as stop or halt. It is also defined as act later than planned, scheduled, or required.

DELAYED is defined as not as far along as normal in development.

DYAD is defined as two items of the same kind.

ELAN is defined as distinctive and stylish elegance. It is also defined as a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause). It is also defined as enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness.

ELAND is defined as either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes.

ENNEAD is defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one.

LADE is defined as remove with or as if with a ladle. It is also defined as fill or place a load on.

The word LADED has no known definition.

LADEN is defined as remove with or as if with a ladle. It is also defined as filled with a great quantity. It is also defined as burdened psychologically or mentally. It is also defined as fill or place a load on.

LADLE is defined as remove with or as if with a ladle. It is also defined as a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another. It is also defined as put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle.

The word LADLED has no known definition.

LADY is defined as a woman of refinement. It is also defined as a woman of the peerage in Britain. It is also defined as a polite name for any woman.

LAND is defined as material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use). It is also defined as the territory occupied by a nation. It is also defined as a politically organized body of people under a single government. It is also defined as United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991). It is also defined as extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use. It is also defined as reach or come to rest. It is also defined as bring into a different state. It is also defined as the people who live in a nation or country. It is also defined as arrive on shore. It is also defined as cause to come to the ground. It is also defined as agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life. It is also defined as the solid part of the earth’s surface. It is also defined as shoot at and force to come down. It is also defined as territory over which rule or control is exercised. It is also defined as a domain in which something is dominant. It is also defined as bring ashore. It is also defined as deliver (a blow). It is also defined as the land on which real estate is located.

LANDED is defined as owning or consisting of land or real estate.

LANDLADY is defined as a landlord who is a woman.

LANE is defined as a narrow way or road. It is also defined as a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic.

LAZE is defined as be idle; exist in a changeless situation.

The word LAZED has no known definition.

LAZY is defined as disinclined to work or exertion. It is also defined as moving slowly and gently.

LEAD is defined as be in charge of. It is also defined as the introductory section of a story. It is also defined as take somebody somewhere. It is also defined as produce as a result or residue. It is also defined as be conducive to. It is also defined as lead, as in the performance of a composition. It is also defined as a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire. It is also defined as a news story of major importance. It is also defined as travel in front of; go in advance of others. It is also defined as lead, extend, or afford access. It is also defined as move ahead (of others) in time or space. It is also defined as preside over. It is also defined as a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey. It is also defined as cause something to pass or lead somewhere. It is also defined as stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point. It is also defined as be ahead of others; be the first. It is also defined as an actor who plays a principal role. It is also defined as evidence pointing to a possible solution. It is also defined as thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing. It is also defined as restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal. It is also defined as the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine. It is also defined as an indication of potential opportunity. It is also defined as mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil. It is also defined as an advantage held by a competitor in a race. It is also defined as a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead’). It is also defined as (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base. It is also defined as cause to undertake a certain action. It is also defined as (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning. It is also defined as tend to or result in. It is also defined as the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile). It is also defined as the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge.

LEADED is defined as having thin strips of lead between the lines of type. It is also defined as (of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead. It is also defined as treated or mixed with lead.

LEADEN is defined as darkened with overcast. It is also defined as lacking lightness or liveliness. It is also defined as made heavy or weighted down with weariness. It is also defined as (of movement) slow and laborious. It is also defined as made of lead.

The word LEADENLY has no known definition.

LEAN is defined as lacking excess flesh. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as containing little excess. It is also defined as have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. It is also defined as cause to lean to the side. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as cause to lean or incline. It is also defined as not profitable or prosperous. It is also defined as rely on for support. It is also defined as lacking in mineral content or combustible material.

The word LEANED has no known definition.

The word LEANLY has no known definition.

NAAN is defined as leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.

NADA is defined as a quantity of no importance.

The word NANA has no known definition.

NANNY is defined as a woman who is the custodian of children. It is also defined as female goat.

ZANY is defined as a man who is a stupid incompetent fool. It is also defined as ludicrous, foolish. It is also defined as like a clown. It is also defined as a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect.

ZEAL is defined as prompt willingness. It is also defined as a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause). It is also defined as excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end.

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