NYT Dictionary

PROWL

/pɹaʊl/
VerbNounPROWLGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022

Meaning

To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English prollen, of unknown origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lurchbumcouchcrawlcreepdivagatedriftflitfurtivenessgad

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, 2022.

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