NYT Dictionary
DACTYL
/ˈdæktɪl/NounDACT-yldact-yl · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A metrical foot of three syllables of the shape | – ⏖ |
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Learned borrowing from Latin dactylus, from Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”), from the three bones of the finger corresponding to three syllables. Doublet of dactylus, date, and (possibly) digit.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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