NYT Dictionary

BOGGLE

/ˈbɑ.ɡəl/
VerbNounBOG-glebog-gle · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

(literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Variation or derivation of bogle, possibly cognate with bug.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flabbergastaddleamazeastonishastoundawebafflebalkbamboozlebeat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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