NYT Dictionary

HEADPIN

/ˈhɛd.ˌpɪn/
NounHEAD-pinhead-pin · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The kingpin.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From head + pin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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