New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for May 16, 2025

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Today’s pangram is BLOWPIPE.

BLOWPIPE is defined as a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat. It is also defined as a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing.

BEBOP is defined as dance the bebop. It is also defined as an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940).

BEEP is defined as a short high tone produced as a signal or warning. It is also defined as make a loud noise. It is also defined as call, summon, or alert with a beeper.

BLEEP is defined as a short high tone produced as a signal or warning. It is also defined as emit a single short high-pitched signal.

BLIP is defined as a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface. It is also defined as a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption.

The word BLOOP has no known definition.

The word BOOP has no known definition.

ELOPE is defined as run away secretly with one’s beloved.

EPEE is defined as a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade.

The word LIPO has no known definition.

LOLLIPOP is defined as ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick. It is also defined as hard candy on a stick.

LOLLOP is defined as walk clumsily and with a bounce.

LOOP is defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane. It is also defined as fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. It is also defined as (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated. It is also defined as make a loop in. It is also defined as the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component. It is also defined as a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied. It is also defined as an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan). It is also defined as an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. It is also defined as anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). It is also defined as fasten or join with a loop. It is also defined as fly loops, perform a loop. It is also defined as move in loops. It is also defined as the basic pattern of the human fingerprint.

LOPE is defined as a slow pace of running. It is also defined as a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop. It is also defined as run easily.

PEBBLE is defined as a small smooth rounded rock.

PEEL is defined as British politician (1788-1850). It is also defined as the rind of a fruit or vegetable. It is also defined as come off in flakes or thin small pieces. It is also defined as strip the skin off. It is also defined as get undressed.

PEEP is defined as a secret look. It is also defined as the short weak cry of a young bird. It is also defined as make high-pitched sounds. It is also defined as appear as though from hiding. It is also defined as cause to appear. It is also defined as look furtively. It is also defined as speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice.

PEEWEE is defined as small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America. It is also defined as disparaging terms for small people.

PEOPLE is defined as the common people generally. It is also defined as the body of citizens of a state or country. It is also defined as fill with people. It is also defined as furnish with people. It is also defined as members of a family line. It is also defined as (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively.

PEWEE is defined as small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America.

PILE is defined as the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave. It is also defined as a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit). It is also defined as arrange in stacks. It is also defined as fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs). It is also defined as a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure. It is also defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as a collection of objects laid on top of each other. It is also defined as press tightly together or cram. It is also defined as a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy. It is also defined as battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta. It is also defined as place or lay as if in a pile.

PILL is defined as a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception. It is also defined as a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. It is also defined as a unpleasant or tiresome person. It is also defined as something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size. It is also defined as something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured.

PILLOW is defined as rest on or as if on a pillow. It is also defined as a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person.

PIPE is defined as a hollow cylindrical shape. It is also defined as a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco. It is also defined as a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.. It is also defined as utter a shrill cry. It is also defined as the flues and stops on a pipe organ. It is also defined as a tubular wind instrument. It is also defined as play on a pipe. It is also defined as transport by pipeline. It is also defined as trim with piping.

PLEB is defined as one of the common people.

PLEBE is defined as a military trainee (as at a military academy).

The word PLIE has no known definition.

PLOP is defined as set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. It is also defined as with a short hollow thud. It is also defined as drop something with a plopping sound. It is also defined as drop with the sound of something falling into water. It is also defined as the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash.

PLOW is defined as to break and turn over earth especially with a plow. It is also defined as a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing. It is also defined as act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression. It is also defined as move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil.

POLE is defined as a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves. It is also defined as a square rod of land. It is also defined as one of two points of intersection of the Earth’s axis and the celestial sphere. It is also defined as propel with a pole. It is also defined as one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated. It is also defined as a linear measure of 16.5 feet. It is also defined as a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting. It is also defined as a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic. It is also defined as a native or inhabitant of Poland. It is also defined as deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole. It is also defined as one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface. It is also defined as one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions. It is also defined as support on poles.

POLIO is defined as an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord.

POLL is defined as convert into a pollard. It is also defined as an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. It is also defined as the top of the head. It is also defined as a tame parrot. It is also defined as get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. It is also defined as get the votes of. It is also defined as the counting of votes (as in an election). It is also defined as the part of the head between the ears. It is also defined as vote in an election at a polling station.

POLO is defined as Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). It is also defined as a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.

POOL is defined as something resembling a pool of liquid. It is also defined as an association of companies for some definite purpose. It is also defined as the combined stakes of the betters. It is also defined as a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid. It is also defined as a small lake. It is also defined as any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets. It is also defined as an excavation that is (usually) filled with water. It is also defined as an organization of people or resources that can be shared. It is also defined as any communal combination of funds. It is also defined as combine into a common fund. It is also defined as join or form a pool of people.

POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.

POPE is defined as English poet and satirist (1688-1744). It is also defined as the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

POWWOW is defined as (informal) a quick private conference. It is also defined as a council of or with Native Americans. It is also defined as hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting.

WEEP is defined as shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain.

The word WEEPIE has no known definition.

WIPE is defined as rub with a circular motion. It is also defined as the act of rubbing or wiping.

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