NYT Dictionary

ARMFUL

/ˈɑɹmˌfəl/
NounARM-fularm-ful · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The amount an arm or arms can hold.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From arm + -ful (suffix forming nouns indicating as much as can be held by the noun to which it is attached).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

quantityvolume

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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