NYT Dictionary

LINEMAN

/ˈlaɪnmən/
NounLINE-manline-man · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

A person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From line + -man.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

electricianlinesmanarcherathleteballplayerbatterbatterybutchercatchercenter

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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