NYT Dictionary

DECKLE

/ˈdɛkəl/
NounVerbDECK-ledeck-le · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A frame or edge which limits the pulp and, consequently, the size of the resulting paper.

Etymology

Origin: German

From German Deckel, diminutive of Decke (“covering”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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