NYT Dictionary

LOBLOLLY

/ˈlɑb.ˌlɑliː/
NounVerbLOB-lol-lylob-lol-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Gruel.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Yorkshire dialect lob (“boil”, literally “bubbling up”) + dialect lolly (“broth”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

albumenbatterbuttercerealclabbercreamcurddoughfarinagel

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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