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REVOLVER
/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/Nounre-VOLV-erre-volv-er · 3 syllablesGrade 4
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From revolve + -er, coined by American inventor Samuel Colt in 1835.
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