NYT Dictionary

BEFOUL

/bɪˈfaʊl/
VerbBE-foulbe-foul · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From be- + foul.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

befilebefilthfoulassoilbeclartbedaubbedirtyimbrue (especially with blood)bedizenbefoul

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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