NYT Dictionary

GOBY

/ˈɡəʊbi/
NounGO-bygo-by · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

Any of various small fish from the large family Gobiidae, in which the pelvic fins are fused to form a disc-shaped sucker.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin gobius (“gudgeon”), from Ancient Greek κωβιός (kōbiós), a type of small fish, of unknown ultimate origin. See also gudgeon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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