NYT Dictionary

BOOTBLACK

/ˈbuːt.ˌblæk/
NounVerbBOOT-blackboot-black · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

A shoeshine boy; a person who shines shoes as an occupation.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From boot + black.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shoeblackshoeshinerattendantbatmanbellboybellhopganymedehebebellmanboots

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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