NYT Dictionary

BROADBILL

/ˈbrɔd.ˌbɪl/
NounBROAD-billbroad-bill · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Any of several ducks having a broad bill, including the shoveler.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From broad + bill.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boatbillscaupbluebillshovelershoveller

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 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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