NYT Dictionary

GOBBET

/ˈɡɒbɪt/
NounVerbGOB-betgob-bet · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022

Meaning

A quantity of liquid, often in a sticky blotch.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English gobet, from Middle French gobet (“mouthful, piece”), diminutive of gobe. See gober.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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 2022.

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