NYT Dictionary

GOUGED

/ɡˈaʊdʒd/
VerbGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

simple past and past participle of gouge

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gougeextortsqueezerackwringroutcorduroycorrugatedengravedfluted

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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