NYT Dictionary

HARDTACK

/ˈhɑrd.ˌtæk/
NounHARD-tackhard-tack · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2026

Meaning

A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hard + tack.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pilot biscuitpilot breadsea biscuitsea breadship's biscuitship biscuitship breadAnzac wafersheet irontooth duller

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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