NYT Dictionary

UNCOCK

VerbUN-cockun-cock · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

To straighten or flatten (remove a cocked shape).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + cock.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

decock

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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