NYT Dictionary

OBOVOID

/ˈɑboʊvɔiːd/
AdjectiveNounOB-o-voidob-o-void · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

Approximately obovate in shape.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From ob- (“inverse”) + ovoid (“egg-shaped”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

obovate#Englishbulbousellipsoidalglobalglobateglobularovalovoidspherical

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 2023, 2026.

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