NYT Dictionary

BOBBLE

/ˈbɒbəl/
NounVerbBOB-blebob-ble · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

A furry ball attached on top of a hat.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

* (noun): from bob + -le (diminutive suffix). * (verb): from bob + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare bauble.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

botchbodgebumblefumblemuffblowflubspoilbunglefluff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 24 recorded puzzles:

+12 earlier appearances in the archive.

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