NYT Dictionary
FLATLING
/ˈflætlɪŋ/AdverbFLAT-lingflat-ling · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Flatly, plainly.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English flatling, flatlyng, flatlynge, (also as flatlynges), equivalent to flat + -ling.
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 2026.