NYT Dictionary

COATTAIL

/ˈkoʊt.ˌteɪl/
NounVerbCOAT-tailcoat-tail · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From coat + tail.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

draperygarmentpartspendant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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