NYT Dictionary

BLUB

/blʌb/
VerbNounAdjectiveBLUHBGrade 3

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

Meaning

To cry, whine or blubber (usually carries a connotation of disapproval).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic. Compare bleb and blob.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

snivelsniffleblubbersnuffle

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, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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