NYT Dictionary

DOBBIN

/ˈdɑbɪn/
NounDOB-bindob-bin · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An old jaded horse.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Dobbin, a common name given to workhorses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hackjadenaghorsechargercoltcoursercritterhouyhnhnmentire

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026.

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