NYT Dictionary

NUBBY

/nʌbi/
AdjectiveNUB-bynub-by · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

Knobbly; covered with small knobs.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From nub + -y. Compare knobby.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

homespunnubblyslubbedtweedygnarledknobbedknobbyknottedknottyknurled

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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