NYT Dictionary

MATCHUP

/ˈmæt͡ʃʌp/
NounMATSHUHPGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from match up.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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