NYT Dictionary

HOTCHPOTCH

/ˈhɒt͡ʃpɒt͡ʃ/
NounHOTCH-potchhotch-potch · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French hochepot, from hocher (“to shake”) + pot (“pot”); of Dutch or German origin. Compare Dutch hutspot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

collationfarragohodgepodgemelangemingle-manglemishmashoddmentsodds and endsomnium-gatherumragbag

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 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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