NYT Dictionary

CAULK

/kɔk/
NounVerbKAWKGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023

Meaning

Caulking.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old Northern French cauquer, from Late Latin calicāre (“to fill in with limestone, caulk”), derived from calx (“limestone, chalk”). Related to calx, cauk, chalk, and calculus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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