NYT Dictionary

BUMBLE

/ˈbʌmbəl/
NounVerbBUM-blebum-ble · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A confusion; a jumble.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeia. Compare bungle, jumble, and fumble.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

botchbodgefumblemuffblowflubspoilbunglefluffbollix

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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