NYT Dictionary

RUBOUT

/ˈɹʌbaʊt/
NounGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An instance of erasing with a rubber.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from rub out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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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, 2025, 2026.

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