Meaning
To treat as, or reduce to, a dunce; to make stupid.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From be- + dunce.
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 2024, 2026.
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