NYT Dictionary

MUTT

/mʌt/
NounMUHTGrade 2

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

Meaning

A mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of muttonhead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Heinz 57addle-brainaddleheadaddle pateairheadbaboonbeanbrainbeetlebrainbeetleheadberk

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:

+7 earlier appearances in the archive.

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