NYT Dictionary

MULLET

/ˈmʌlɪt/
NounMUL-letmul-let · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes).

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English molet, mulett, from Old French mulet (now ‘grey mullet’), from Latin mullus (“red mullet”), from Ancient Greek μύλλος (múllos).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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