NYT Dictionary

HELLHOLE

/ˈhɛlˌhoʊl/
NounHELL-holehell-hole · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A place of intense hatred, misery, or turmoil.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

First recorded in 1866.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hellinfernobrotheldenfleshpotsholejointsink

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:

+2 earlier appearances in the archive.

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