NYT Dictionary

PUTTY

/ˈpʌti/
NounAdjectiveVerbPUT-typut-ty · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French potée (“polishing powder", originally "the contents of a pot, potful”), from French pot (“pot”). More at English pot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adhesivealbumenbatterblubberbreezebutterclabberclaycreamcurd

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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