NYT Dictionary
BATTUE
/bæˈtu/NounBAT-tuebat-tue · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
A form of hunting in which game is forced into the open by the beating of sticks on bushes, etc.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French battue, ultimately from Latin battere. Doublet of battuta, which arrived via Italian.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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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 2023.