Meaning
Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French lobe in early 16th century, from New Latin lobus (“a lobe”), from Ancient Greek λοβός (lobós, “the lobe of the ear or of the liver, the pod of a leguminous plant”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 24 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-15OBEFILN
- 2026-07-10EBFLOTU
- 2026-01-14OPALCBE
- 2025-11-23LBTOMNE
- 2025-10-17LBEIMOZ
- 2025-05-31LYAVEBO
- 2025-04-20LBOIEKX
- 2025-04-12BDLFEIO
- 2025-02-01OBTFELU
- 2025-01-23EOBMKIL
- 2024-12-20BAPLEOW
- 2024-08-23BAPLEOT
+12 earlier appearances in the archive.