NYT Dictionary
BAIZE
/beɪz/NounVerbBAYZAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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