NYT Dictionary

COCKBOAT

/ˈkɑk.ˌboʊt/
NounCOCK-boatcock-boat · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A small rowing boat, especially one pulled behind a larger ship, or used to ferry goods between a ship and the shore.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From cog (“a small boat”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dinghy

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 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.