NYT Dictionary

PURR

/pɝ/
VerbNounInterjectionPUHRGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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