NYT Dictionary

CHUTE

/ʃut/
NounVerbSHOOTGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French chute.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

parachuteslideslidewayjumpavenuebankbevelblowholecascadecataract

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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