NYT Dictionary

APPLET

/ˈæplʌt/
NounAP-pletap-plet · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2025

Meaning

A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From app + -let, but perhaps also influenced by Apple (the term originated in AppleScript).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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