NYT Dictionary

FIPPLE

/ˈfɪpəl/
NounFIP-plefip-ple · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

The mouthpiece of a ducted flute, or the plug forming the floor of the windway.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Perhaps related to Icelandic flipi (“the lip of a horse”).

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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