NYT Dictionary

BILK

/bɪlk/
NounVerbBILKGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The spoiling of someone's score in the crib.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Uncertain; perhaps a variant form of balk.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

abusebeglammercounterfeitdeceivecatchtrap intodissembledissimulatefeignjiff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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