NYT Dictionary
HARDPAN
/ˈhɑrd.ˌpæn/NounHARD-panhard-pan · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
A distinct layer of soil that is largely impervious to water.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From hard + pan.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2018.