NYT Dictionary

HANDRAIL

/ˈhændˌɹeɪl/
NounHAND-railhand-rail · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp, or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hand + rail.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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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 2019, 2020.

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