NYT Dictionary

HANDOUT

/ˈhændˌaʊt/
NounAdjectiveHAND-outhand-out · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

An act of handing out something.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from hand out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

press releasebonsellabenefactionboonconcessiondonativefairinggiftgrantpresent

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.