NYT Dictionary

BOCCE

/ˈbɑt͡ʃi/
NounBOC-ceboc-ce · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

A game, similar to bowls or pétanque, played on a long, narrow, dirt-covered court, or informally, as a lawn game.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian bocce.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:

+3 earlier appearances in the archive.

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