NYT Dictionary
LATCHET
/ˈlætʃɪt/NounLATCH-etlatch-et · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English lachet, from Old French lachet, variant of lacet, diminutive of laz (“lace”).
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.