NYT Dictionary

DEKE

/diːk/
NounVerbCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Canadian English, a contraction of decoy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jukedummy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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