NYT Dictionary

BOOKIE

/ˈbʉke/
NounBOOK-iebook-ie · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A bookmaker, being a person who, or business which, takes bets from the general public on sporting events and similar.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of bookmaker + -ie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

turf accountantbookmakerlayer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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