NYT Dictionary

POTTLE

/ˈpɒtəl/
NounVerbPOT-tlepot-tle · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A former unit of volume, equivalent to half a gallon, used for liquids and corn; a pot or drinking vessel of around this size.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English potell, potel, from Old French potel, diminutive of pot; see more at pot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023.

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