Meaning
A very direct or quick path or trip.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From bee + line, due to the belief that a bee returns to its hive in a straight course, originally an Americanism.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-04-22NBLECIV
- 2026-02-08IBELNTU
- 2025-12-18IUBNFEL
- 2025-12-14BVANIEL
- 2025-08-18IBNFELX
- 2025-04-19NAIEBFL
- 2024-12-22NBTIELU
- 2024-11-17NABEILP
- 2024-05-21LUBNEFI
- 2024-03-22BENIGLV
- 2023-12-12NVALIBE
- 2023-11-12LBEIMNT
+4 earlier appearances in the archive.