NYT Dictionary

DOGGONED

/ˈdɔɡɡɔnd/
AdjectiveVerbDOG-goneddog-goned · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Alternative form of doggone.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Euphemism from God-damned

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blamedblastedblessedconfoundeddashedruddy

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 2025, 2026.

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