NYT Dictionary

KICKBALL

/ˈkɪk.ˌbɔl/
NounKICK-ballkick-ball · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A sport similar to baseball, where a ball similar to a soccer ball, is pitched at a kicker, and is kicked rather than hit.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From kick + ball.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

soccer baseball

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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