NYT Dictionary
MUFFIN
/ˈmʌf.ɪn/NounVerbMUF-finmuf-fin · 2 syllablesGrade 1
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc., before being eaten.
Etymology
Origin: French
From earlier moofin, probably a diminutive of Low German Muffe ("small cake"; Muffen (plural)), from Middle Low German muffe (“small pastry”). An alternative, and phonologically less plausible theory suggests a connection to Old French (pain) moflet (“roll”, literally “soft (bread)”). Sense “vulva” influenced by muff.
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.