NYT Dictionary

NUBBIN

/ˈnʌbɪn/
NounNUB-binnub-bin · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

A stub, especially a stub of undeveloped corn or fruit or nipple.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Perhaps nub + -in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nubletnubclitorisbantambantybilgeblebblisterblobboss

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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