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/ˈbæk(ˌ)lɔɡ/NounVerbBACK-logback-log · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From back + log. 1680s; originally a large log at the back of a fire. Figurative sense from 1880s, meaning "something stored up for later use". Possibly influenced by logbook as well.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.