NYT Dictionary

NUKE

/n(j)uk/
NounVerbNUKEnuke · 1 syllableGrade 6

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

Meaning

A nuclear weapon.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of nuclear weapon. The verb is derived from the noun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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