NYT Dictionary

OUTBACK

/ˈaʊtbæk/

NounAdjectiveAdverbVerbOUT-backout-back · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From out + back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

out-of-the-wayremoteantipodesbackbackwoodsbarrensboondocksborderlandbrushbush

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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