NYT Dictionary

TOBY

/ˈtoʊbiː/
NounTO-byto-by · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop; a Toby jug.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Perh. from the proper name

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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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