NYT Dictionary

JACKBOOT

/ˈd͡ʒækbuːt/
NounVerbJACK-bootjack-boot · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Old French jaque (“coat of mail”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hessian boothessianwellingtonwellington boot

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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