NYT Dictionary
CUBBY
/kʌbi/NounCUB-bycub-by · 2 syllablesGrade 1
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A small, confined space.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English cub (“stall”) + -y (diminutive suffix). Cognate with French cagibi.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: