NYT Dictionary

POTHOOK

/ˈpɑt.ˌhʌk/
NounPOT-hookpot-hook · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

An S-shaped iron hook used to suspend a cooking pot over a fire.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pot + hook.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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