NYT Dictionary

DOGFIGHT

[ˈdɔɡ.fʌɪt]
NounVerbDOG-fightdog-fight · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020

Meaning

A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From dog + fight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hasslescuffletussleactionbattlebrawlbrushbullfightclashcombat

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 2020.

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