NYT Dictionary

HEELTAP

/ˈhiːl.ˌtæp/
NounVerbHEEL-tapheel-tap · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A piece or wedge that raises the heel of a shoe.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From heel + tap.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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