NYT Dictionary

BULLET

/ˈbʊlət/
NounVerbBUL-letbul-let · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English bullet (“an official tag or badge of registration or identification”), from Old French bullete, diminutive of boule (“ball”). Later influenced by Middle French boulette and French boulet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cappillslugbullet pointbullockfastballheatersmokehummeratomization

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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