NYT Dictionary

DUPLE

/ˈdjuːpəl/
AdjectiveDU-pledu-ple · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Double.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Latin duplus (“twofold, double”). Attested since the 16th century. Doublet of double and doppio.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

duplicatetwosomedualdoubleduplexdupletwisseltwofoldambidextrousbilateral

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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