NYT Dictionary

DUFFEL

/dʌfəl/
NounDUF-felduf-fel · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A kind of coarse woolen cloth, having a thick nap or frieze.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Dutch duffel, named after Duffel, a town in Belgium, itself ultimately from Latin Dubrolocus, the first particle from Gaulish dubrum.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

duffleapparatusapplianceappointmentsappurtenancesarmamentbaggageblazercoatconveniences

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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