NYT Dictionary

BOULE

/buːl/
NounVerbBOU-lebou-le · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

One of the bowls used in the French game of boules.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French boule. Doublet of bull (etymologies 2 and 4) and bulla, or of bowl and pulla, depending on the etymology of the French word.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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