NYT Dictionary
FATLING
/ˈfatlɪŋ/NounFAT-lingfat-ling · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A young animal (especially a calf or lamb) which has been fattened for slaughter.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From fat + -ling.
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 2026.