NYT Dictionary

DINK

/dɪŋk/
NounVerbAdjectiveAdverbDINGKCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A soft drop shot.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Imitative. Originally US. Attested since the 1930s.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gooshgookslantslope

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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