NYT Dictionary

GUNK

/ɡʌŋk/
NounVerbGUHNGKGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Apparently from Gunk, trademark name for a liquid soap; perhaps taken as a blend of grime + funk.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

googoopgrimegungemuckbefoulslurassoilbeclartbedaub

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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