NYT Dictionary

LITTLENECK

/ˈlɪtəlˌnɛk/
NounLIT-tle-necklit-tle-neck · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A small hard clam, larger than a countneck but smaller than a topneck.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Ellipsis of littleneck clam; from little + neck.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

littleneck clam

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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