NYT Dictionary

MOUE

/muː/
NounMOOAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A pout, especially as expressing mock-annoyance or flirtatiousness.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French moue, from Old French moe (“grimace”), from Frankish *mauwa (“pout, protruding lip”). Doublet of mow ("grimace").

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

poutfrownglowergrimacelourlowermouthmouthingmowmug

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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