NYT Dictionary

COPILOT

/ˈkoʊ.ˌpaɪlət/
NounVerbCO-pi-lotco-pi-lot · 3 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

A backup or assistant pilot of an aircraft.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From co- + pilot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

first officersecond pilotnumber twoaeronautairmanastronautbarnstormcaptaincontroldrive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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