NYT Dictionary

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/ɔɪŋk/
InterjectionNounVerbGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Representing the grunting sound made by a pig.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Imitative of the sound.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gruntsquealsnort

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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