NYT Dictionary
CHINTZ
/t͡ʃɪnts/NounTSINTSGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A painted or stained calico fabric, originally produced in India, and known for its brightly colored designs.
Etymology
Origin: Hindi
Borrowed from Hindi छींट (chī̃ṭ).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.