NYT Dictionary

PINBALL

/ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/
NounVerbPIN-ballpin-ball · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

A game, played on a device with a sloping base (a pinball machine), in which the player operates a spring-loaded plunger to shoot a ball, between obstacles, and attempts to hit targets and score points.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pin + ball.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

silver ballballbingocrapshazardkenonumberslottopolicyroulette

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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