NYT Dictionary

LULU

/ˈluːlu/
NounLU-lulu-lu · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A remarkable person, object, or idea.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Probably from American stage magician Lulu Hurst (1869–1950).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

exceptionaceinnovationchampioncomedysurprisedooziehumdingerbabebeauty

Antonyms

dogfrightmonstermonstrositysight

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 50 recorded puzzles:

+38 earlier appearances in the archive.

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