NYT Dictionary

BLACKBALL

/ˈblækbɑl/
NounVerbBLACK-ballblack-ball · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

A rejection; a vote against admitting someone.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From black + ball.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

niggerballreds and yellowsblacklistsend to Coventrybrush offdiscountdisregarddissembledespiseignore

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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