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HATCHEL
/ˈhæt͡ʃəl/NounVerbHATCH-elhatch-el · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A comb used to separate flax fibers.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English hechele, of West Germanic origin, related to the root of hook. Doublet of hackle and heckle.
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 2026.