NYT Dictionary

HANDBILL

/ˈhænd.ˌbɪl/
NounHAND-billhand-bill · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024

Meaning

A pruning hook.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hand + bill (“cutting instrument”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

circularbillbroadsidebroadsheetflierflyerthrowawayadvertisementinsertleaflet

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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