NYT Dictionary

EYEHOLE

/ˈaɪˌhoʊl/
NounEYE-holeeye-hole · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024

Meaning

The hole to which the viewer places his or her eye in a device such as a telescope.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From eye + hole.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

eye socketeye-socketeyesocketeye-pitpeepholespyholeeyelet

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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