NYT Dictionary

BACKBIT

VerbBACK-bitback-bit · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

simple past and past participle of backbite

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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