NYT Dictionary

HOPPLE

/ˈhɒpəl/
NounVerbHOP-plehop-ple · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A fetter for horses or cattle when turned out to graze.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hop; compare hobble.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hobbleanchorbindbridlechainfastenfetterhamperhandcufflash

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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