NYT Dictionary
FULLBACK
/ˈfʊlˌbæk/NounFULL-backfull-back · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From full + back.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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.