NYT Dictionary

DUGOUT

/ˈdʌɡaʊt/
NounDUG-outdug-out · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From the verb phrase dug out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dugout canoelogboatperiaguapiroguebunkerpithouseasylumboatburrowcache

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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