NYT Dictionary

NUBBLE

/ˈnʌbəl/
NounVerbNUB-blenub-ble · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of knubble (“small knob or lump”).

Etymology

Origin: German

Compare Low German nubben (“to knock, cuff”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nubbilgeblebblisterblobbossbowbubblebulbbulge

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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