NYT Dictionary

BUTTE

/ˈbjuːt/
NounBJOOTGrade 12

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

Meaning

An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.

Etymology

Origin: French

PIE word *bʰudʰmḗn Borrowed from French butte (“mound”). Related to butt via a West Germanic cognate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anthillbarrowbraedowndrumlindunefellfoothillshillhillock

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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