NYT Dictionary

DORY

/ˈdɔːɹi/
NounAdjectiveDO-rydo-ry · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A small flat-bottomed boat with pointed or somewhat pointed ends, used for fishing both offshore and on rivers.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Attested in American English from 1709 C.E.; possibly derived from an indigenous language of the West Indies or Central America, perhaps Miskito.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dinghyrowboatwalleye

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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