NYT Dictionary

KICKBACK

/ˈkɪkbæk/
NounKICK-backkick-back · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A backward kick; a retrograde movement of an extremity.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from kick back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kickerabatementagioallowancebackfirebacklashboomerangbounceboundbreakage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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