NYT Dictionary

FRILL

/fɹɪl/
NounVerbFRILGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A strip of pleated fabric or paper used as decoration or trim.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Of uncertain origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flouncefurbelowruffleneck frillarmillarufffolderalfalderolgimcrackerygimcrack

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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