NYT Dictionary

BOGEYMEN

/bˈoʊɡimˌɪn/
NounBO-gey-menbo-gey-men · 3 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

plural of bogeyman

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bogeymanbugbearbugabooboogeymanbooger

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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