NYT Dictionary
HEADHUNT
/ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/VerbHEAD-hunthead-hunt · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Back-formation from headhunter.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: