NYT Dictionary

FLURRY

/ˈflʌ.ɹi/
NounVerbFLUR-ryflur-ry · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

A light, brief snowfall; a shower of snow.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Perhaps an American English blend of flutter and hurry. Alternatively, perhaps from an obsolete term flurr (“scatter”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sprintvolleybarragebustlehustleadofussstirconfusedisconcert

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 2019, 2020.

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