NYT Dictionary

CHITCHAT

/ˈtʃɪt.ˌtʃæt/
NounVerbCHIT-chatchit-chat · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of chit-chat.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Chat, by way of reduplication

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gabgabfestgossipcauseriechatconfabulateconfabchatterchaffernatter

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.