NYT Dictionary

GROUNDHOG

/ˈɡɹaʊn(d)ˌ(h)ɔɡ/
NounGROUND-hogground-hog · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A red-brown marmot, Marmota monax, native to North America.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From ground + hog.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

groundpigwhistle-pigwoodchuckgroundlubbermarmota monaxanimalantelopeapearmadillobat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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