NYT Dictionary
KELLY
/ˈkɛliː/NounKEL-lykel-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A square or hexagonal pipe that is turned in order to rotate the rotary table of a drilling rig.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
See kelly green.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
caphat
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 2025.