NYT Dictionary

GUMDROP

/ˈɡʌm.dɹɑːp/
NounGUM-dropgum-drop · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019

Meaning

A small chewy candy made with corn syrup, gelatin, and flavouring.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From gum + drop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 2018, 2019.

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