NYT Dictionary

BUNT

/bʌnt/
NounVerbBUHNTGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Unknown. Perhaps a nasalised variant of butt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pepperbrandbuttadvanceassaultbearbearingboostbowlbrushbuck

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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