NYT Dictionary

DECAL

/ˈdiːkæl/
NounVerbDE-calde-cal · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

A design or picture produced in order to be transferred to another surface either permanently or temporarily.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of decalcomania.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

decalcomaniaadherentadhesivebarnaclebramblebriarbrierbulldogburrcement

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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