NYT Dictionary

HANDICAP

/ˈhændikæp/
NounVerbHAND-i-caphand-i-cap · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023

Meaning

Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hand-in-cap, in reference to holding the game stakes in a cap.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hand-in-capdisabilitydisablementimpairmenthindrancehinderancedeterrentimpedimentbalkbaulk

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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