NYT Dictionary

BUTTLE

/ˈbətl/
VerbBUT-tlebut-tle · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

To serve as or perform the duties of a butler.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Back-formation from butler. Compare bottle (verb).

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, 2023, 2026.

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