NYT Dictionary
NUBUCK
NounAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
A type of brushed, soft calf leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Perhaps from new and buck (as in buckskin).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.