NYT Dictionary

KNUCKLED

/nˈʌkʌld/
AdjectiveVerbKNUCK-ledknuck-led · 2 syllablesGrade 1

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

Meaning

Having a certain type of knuckles.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From knuckle + -ed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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