NYT Dictionary

BLOWPIPE

/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/
NounVerbBLOW-pipeblow-pipe · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From blow + pipe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blowing pipeblowtubeblowgunapparatusautomaticblowerbellowsblowtorchburnerfirearm

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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