NYT Dictionary

DEADFALL

/ˈdɛdfɑl/
NounDEAD-falldead-fall · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

Coarse woody debris; deadwood.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From dead + fall.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deadfall trapdivedionaeadeathtrapdecoyfiretrapflytrapginminemousetrap

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 2022, 2024.

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