NYT Dictionary

COLLIE

/ˈkɑli/
NounCOL-liecol-lie · 2 syllablesGrade 2

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

Meaning

Any of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Perhaps originally from coal, with reference to its colour; compare colly and collier. More at Wikipedia at collie § Name.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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