NYT Dictionary

FURL

/fɝl/
VerbFUHRLGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)

Etymology

Origin: French

Perhaps from Old French ferlier, modern French ferler.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bowlreefrollswirltrolltrundle

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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