NYT Dictionary

FLATTIE

/ˈflætiː/
NounFLAT-tieflat-tie · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A flattie spider, generally in the family Selenopidae, so called because of its flattened, sprawling shape.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From flat + -ie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bobbybullcopcopperdickflatfootfuzzgalleongendarmegumshoe

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, 2026.

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