NYT Dictionary

LOCH

/lɔx/
NounLAHKGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A lake.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English lough, borrowed from Scottish Gaelic loch. Doublet of lay, Looe, and lough.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lakebayfirthsea lochlougharmbayoubeltbightcistern

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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