NYT Dictionary

TOPE

/toʊp/
VerbNounTOHPCollege

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

Meaning

To drink excessively; to get drunk.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Alteration of obsolete top (“to drink”), as in top (off).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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