NYT Dictionary

OUTBOARD

/ˈaʊt.ˌboʊrd/
AdjectiveNounOUT-boardout-board · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

Situated outside the hull of a vessel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boatcanoecruiserferry

Antonyms

inboard

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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