NYT Dictionary
BLITZ
/blɪts/NounVerbBLITSCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.
Etymology
Origin: German
Pseudo-Germanism, derived from a clipping of blitzkrieg, from German Blitzkrieg (literally “lightning war”). The German word Blitz (“lightning”) lacks the "sudden attack" senses that the English word has.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.