NYT Dictionary

HURL

/hɝl/
VerbNounHUHRLGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2026

Meaning

To throw (something) with force.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English hurlen, of onomatopoeic origin; compare hurry, hurtle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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