Floorball
Does this sport even exist? The Spelling Bee and the dictionary seem to agree it doesn’t!
Today’s New York Times Spelling Bee letters:
A, B, D, F, O, R, and center L (all words must include L)
Merriam-Webster says…
Silly little dictionary! You’ve disappointed me today by agreeing with the New York Times that floorball is not a word!
Shame on you!
For further fascinating facts, check out the Spelling Bee Master.
What’s your favorite dord* from today’s puzzle?
My Two Cents
It’s a minor miracle that I was able to find a photo of floorball using Medium’s Unsplash feature. But it does help prove this word — and the sport — actually exist.
How do I know that picture shows floorball? Well, the game uses a very specific kind of plastic ball:
You’re probably thinking I just found a random photo of a whiffle ball. Well, I promise I didn’t. Here is a random photo of a whiffle ball I did find:
