NYT Dictionary

ROTGUT

/ˈrɑt.ˌɡət/
NounROT-gutrot-gut · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

Raw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rot + gut.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gut rothoochswillred-eyerotgutbug juicecorn liquorfirewatermoonshinemountain dew

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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