NYT Dictionary

BOLLIX

/ˈbɒlɪks/
VerbNounBOL-lixbol-lix · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

To confuse.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Alteration of bollocks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

botchbodgebumblefumblemuffblowflubspoilbunglefluff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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