NYT Dictionary
BOLLOCKS
/ˈbɒ.ləks/NounVerbInterjectionBOL-locksbol-locks · 2 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
The testicles.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English ballokes (plural of ballok), from Old English beallucas (nominative plural of bealluc). By surface analysis, bollock + -s. Compare cullion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
testiclestestesacornsagatesapplesapricotsbagsballocksballsbangers
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.