NYT Dictionary

KNOBBY

/ˈnɑbi/

AdjectiveKNOB-byknob-by · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

Resembling a knob.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English knob Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English knobby From knob + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nodoseknobblybumpygnarledknobbedalpenalpestrinealpigenealpineburled

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 2019, 2020.