NYT Dictionary

CORNBALL

/ˈkɔɹn.bɔl/
NounAdjectiveCORN-ballcorn-ball · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

A ball of popped corn stuck together with soft candy from molasses or sugar.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From corn + ball.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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