NYT Dictionary

CUTOFF

/kəˈtɔf/
NounAdjectiveCUT-offcut-off · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

The point at which something terminates or to which it is limited.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from cut off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shortcutcrosscutairlinearrestbeelinebellboundboundarybournceiling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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