NYT Dictionary
LOCKUP
/ˈlɑk.ˌəp/NounLOCK-uplock-up · 2 syllablesGrade 4
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A jail cell; a period of incarceration in such a cell; a facility containing such cells.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Deverbal from lock up.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.