NYT Dictionary

CUTBACK

/ˈkʌtbæk/
NounCUT-backcut-back · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

A reduction of some sort in an existing program or service.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from cut back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cheeseparingcurtailmentcutcoolingeconomizationeconomizingpullbackretrenchmentrollbacksaving

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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