NYT Dictionary

BEFOULED

VerbBE-fouledbe-fouled · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

simple past and past participle of befoul

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

foulbefouldefilemaculatefouledbedraggledbesmircheddirtydraggledmuddy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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