NYT Dictionary

HEADPIECE

/ˈhɛdˌpis/
NounHEAD-piecehead-piece · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The head; the brain; the head as the seat of intellect.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From head + piece.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

headgearheadcollarheadheadstallaegisarmorbeanbelfrybrainbrow

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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