NYT Dictionary

FLATFOOT

/ˈflæt.ˌfʌt/
NounVerbFLAT-footflat-foot · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From flat + foot. Piecewise doublet of platypus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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